Utilizing a unique specialty in deep and technical research diving, the Cambrian Foundation collects data for environmental scientists, marine geologists and biologists, archaeologists, and historians, as well as local, state, and federal agencies in many corners of the world including deep offshore environments, shipwrecks, and submerged caves.
Interested in learning more about the underwater world? We offer free presentations to classrooms and community groups, field workshops, internships, and expedition participation. Our unparalleled approach to hands-on education provides people of all ages with many different ways to become involved.
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The Cambrian Foundation dive program incorporates a variety of tools for the research, recovery, survey, etc. work that we do underwater. These include open circuit, semi-closed rebreathers, and closed circuit rebreather systems.
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Upcoming Events and Recent News
- University of Virginia, Charlottesville VA - February 3, 2009
- Florida Springs Project - February 5-8, 2009
- OLAFEST/Orlando Science Center, Orlando FL - February 14, 2009
- Brazosport Dive Club, Clute TX - February 21, 2009
- Boston Sea Rovers, Boston MA - March 6-8, 2009
- Wilson Elementary School, Sanford FL - March 13, 2009
Cambrian Foundation E-newsletter
Happy New Year! We hope that you can look fondly on the years behind, and with anticipation and excitement for what lies ahead!! For us – 2009 means that ten years have now passed since we were awarded the Environmental Hero Award by the then Vice-President Al Gore for our conservation and recovery efforts in the USS Monitor National Marine Sanctuary. More recently, our 2006 Bermuda Caves Expedition won the “Best Use of Technology in the Environment” at the 2007 Bermuda Technology Awards! A big thank you to Sartek Industries and our partners on that expedition for helping make that possible!
With the buzz of the holidays behind us, we are gearing up for a busy 2009! Here’s a look ahead at what’s coming up!
On February 3, we will be giving an undergraduate department seminar for the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia. Our presentation will highlight the work we have done in submerged caves, the conservation needs of these delicate systems, the unique biota that these caves support, and the methods (and challenges) associated with data collection in these environments.
We have expanded our springs sampling project to include several new locations in north Florida for Dr. Franklin and our other research scientists. Our dive team will be surveying and sampling these locales, as well as some in central Florida in early February. Look for the daily updates on our website! We have recently applied for additional funding for continuation of this project from the National Science Foundation.
Join us February 14 at 2 pm at the Orlando Science Center as part of OLAFEST/OLAVERDE – the Orlando Latin American Film and Heritage Festival and Conference. We will be giving a featured presentation in the Darden Theatre as part of the Water Consciousness Forum. This will be geared toward young people and would be a great way to spend the afternoon!
And, we’ll round out the spring with a presentation in Clute, TX, at Brazsosport Dive Club before heading north to the Boston Sea Rovers 55th Clinic for several workshops and seminars.
As always, donations are welcome, and additional information is provided below should you be interested in making a contribution. Many thanks for your continued support!
All donations are tax-deductible.
Help keep The Cambrian Foundation team in the field by making a tax free donation. Your support provides FREE educational outreach programs to schools and community groups where we promote our mission statement with engaging presentations!
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