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 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:
- St. James School, Orlando FL - 20 April 2012
- Winter Park Earth Day Festival, Winter Park FL - 21 April 2012
- 50 Below Dive Club/Pittsburgh, Kennedy Township PA - 23 April 2012
- Ichetucknee Springs State Park Science Symposium, Ichetucknee Springs FL - 28 April 2012
- Maitland Middle School, Maitland FL - 4 May 2012
- Eastbrook Elementary, Winter Park FL - 15 May 2012
Recent News….
Youngsters take to the creek to learn about macroinvertebrates and water quality
March has been a BUSY, BUSY month! We kicked off the month with a presentation at the Boston Sea Rovers COMS (Career Opportunities in Marine Sciences) Program teaching 250 students about underwater caves, karst geology, and scientific/research diving! This is always such an excellent venue for us, and we are grateful for the invite to participate each year! We also visited Oviedo High School’s Cultural Anthropology class to help students understand the important connection that exists between the Mayan culture and their groundwater resources. We took the “critters on the road” and spent one morning at the Orlando Public Library helping little children learn firsthand about macroinvertebrates and water quality. So very fun to see them learn hands-on! And we are busily preparing for several Earth Day events coming up in April!
Jenny Sherwood collects surface water samples for analyses at Rock Springs
Outreach events like these attract potential interns who are looking to learn more about a variety of disciplines with respect to scientific diving. Since 2002, we have hosted 32 interns from a variety of disciplines, including anthropology, marine biology, environmental studies, pre-med, business management, etc. Many of these folks stick around long after their internship ends to assist with various needs we have from fundraising to research assistance, etc. In addition, we currently award three scholarships annually to thank our interns and volunteers for their dedication and service. They are a huge asset to our general staff!
If you are interested in volunteering, joining the dive team, or participating in an internship with us, please feel free to contact us for more information! Thank you for your continued support!
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Or mail to: Cambrian Foundation, 1572 Lawndale Circle, Ste. A, Winter Park, FL 32792
updated April 20, 2012