Bahamas Caves Research Foundation Supports Scientific Expedition in Greece
This expedition explores a near-pristine anchialine cave system, offering insights into unique biodiversity and water conditions crucial for conservation efforts.
A multidisciplinary team conducted a scientific expedition in Greece's Thynni Cave, focusing on environmental conditions and biodiversity. The team used advanced diving equipment and survey tools to map and study the cave's unique ecosystem, including water samples and macrofauna collection. The findings aim to establish ecological baselines for coastal groundwater systems and support conservation strategies.
- Divers used rebreathers and specialized gas mixtures to explore deep chambers of Thynni Cave.
- The team deployed temperature loggers and collected water samples to study environmental conditions.
- Macrofauna and meiofauna were gathered for taxonomic analysis and DNA metabarcoding.
- The expedition included sampling from multiple locations to assess the wider aquifer system.