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The River Continues
The Discovery, Exploration, and continued Documentation of the Weeki Wachee Cave System
EVENT DATE – Sat, June 17th
LOCATION – Submerged Mermaid Theater
TIME – 7:00 – 8:30 PM
RECEPTION Coral Room – 8:45 – 9:45 PM
Experience the history and future of exploration in one of the world’s largest and deepest underwater cave systems.
Join Karst Underwater Research team members, Dr. Andrew Pitkin, Brett Hemphill, & Matt Vinzant as they describe through one-of-a-kind pictures, video, and stories, how this incredible frontier was discovered and what is to come.
During this presentation, team divers using the latest submerged cave exploration equipment will be executing a photoshoot in the spring basin while the audience members freely observe through the underwater windows of the theater.
Following the presentation, audience members are invited to after-show reception at the Coral Room, where they can enjoy appetizers and beverages. KUR speakers and team members will be present for questions and conversation. Hand signing of metal printed cave images will be done. Specialized exploration equipment will be presented including additional imagery to be shown.