Keene Haywood is the director of the exploration science program at the University of Miami’s Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy. The program offers a Master’s degree in Exploration...
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In December 2016, a highly experienced team of cave diving explorers is gathering together in Abaco, Bahamas to explore, survey and share images and stories from one of the most remarkable and stunning underwater caves on earth. Sponsored by National Geographic, this project aims to employ cutting edge technology including VR, AR, 3D imaging techniques as well as novel collaborative approaches to studying and documenting these submerged museums of natural history.
EXPEDITION FILES
Blog # 4 / Dr. Keene Haywood / Dec. 6, 2016 Keene Haywood is the director of the exploration science program at the University of Miami's Abess Center for Ecosystem...
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Chris Milbern / Dec 6, 2016 / Dive Safety Volunteer Chris Millbern is the 2016 Our-World Underwater Scholar. Trained in ecology and evolutionary biology at UCLA, Chris found his passion...
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Expedition Blog 2 / Dec 5, 2016 / Tom Morris Team member, Tom Morris, has been exploring caves around the world the world for almost fifty years. Tom Morris is...
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BLOG POST 1 / DEC 4 / Kenny Broad 4am on Dec 4, officially the second day of our Nat Geo cave diving expedition to Abaco, The Bahamas. My umpteenth...
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We’re a few days from departure for the Blue Holes Project. Equipment is on its way and team members are assembling from several countries. We have posted our first education outreach session in the column on the right side of this page. Two more Google Hangouts sponsored by National Geographic and Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants are coming soon!
OUTREACH
Exploration in the Classroom #1
National Geographic Explorer Classroom: Virtual Field Trip to Bahamas Blue Holes
December 7th @ 12:00pm EST
We’re using BGAN satellite technology to connect with classrooms around the world and share these unique and little studied ecosystems. This is part two of the classroom outreach initiative.
Google Hangout Link
Exploration in the Classroom #2
Exploring Bahamas by the Seat of Your Pants: Virtual Field Trip to Bahamas Blue Holes
December 8th @ 11:00am EST
Hosted by Kenny Broad and Jill Heinerth in the field in Abaco, we’ll connect with the classrooms around the world to share our project results. This is part three of their classroom outreach initiative.
Google Hangout Link
Exploration in the Classroom #3
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