Cave diving (IMAGE)

Northwestern University

Cave diving

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The eastern Yucatán Peninsula study region is pierced by vast interconnected flooded tunnels, that function as underground rivers. The groundwater is the only source of potable water for the whole region.

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Natalie Gibb/Under the Jungle

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