Cave Science

Caves contain the water we drink, extreme forms of life, and even the history of our own species. They provide the perfect laboratory for understanding the world around us. The NSS furthers this work by supporting scientists with grants, cave access, and more.

Into the Mist ๐Ÿ“ท Laura Sangaila
Into the Mist ๐Ÿ“ท Laura Sangaila
Into the Mist ๐Ÿ“ท Laura Sangaila

Studying the Underground

As a core component of our mission statement, Science is central to the work of the NSS.

Areas of Focus

Cavernacle ๐Ÿ“ท Steve Eginoire
Cavernacle ๐Ÿ“ท Steve Eginoire
Cavernacle ๐Ÿ“ท Steve Eginoire
Cavernacle ๐Ÿ“ท Steve Eginoire

Geology

Green Sally ๐Ÿ“ท Nikki Fox
Green Sally ๐Ÿ“ท Nikki Fox

Biology

Bones ๐Ÿ“ท Kelly Smallwood
Bones ๐Ÿ“ท Kelly Smallwood

Archaeology

lower jaw of a Megalonyx jeffersonii, Municipo de Huautla de Jimรฉnez, Oaxaca, Mexico
Paleontology Jaw Bone ๐Ÿ“ท Matt Tomlinson

Paleontology

Cave Divers ๐Ÿ“ท Laurent Miroult
Cave Divers ๐Ÿ“ท Laurent Miroult

Hydrology

FLADguilla ๐Ÿ“ท Nikki Fox
FLADguilla ๐Ÿ“ท Nikki Fox

Climate