January 2017 has been a productive month of exploration for MCEP and CINDAQ.

In System Sac Actun, 3 new cenotes were discovered and located in the northern peripheries of the cave. Exploration involved the use of teams in side mount, rebreathers and back mounted gear that were able to extend the limits of the cave further to the north and west.  The cave continues to amaze us with its beauty, immensity and complexity. There seems to be no end in sight!

In Sistema Ox Bel Ha 2 new cave entrances were located using remote sensing techniques. Trails were cut and divers were able to probe them resulting in the connection into areas of the cave that had not been seen or visited for more than 17 years, and the discovery of a new cenote from underwater.  Our efforts continue to benefit from the incredible advances in technology that allow us to travel further, see better and stay longer. We are confident that these areas will allow us to fill in more of the blank spaces on our map and help us better understand the scope of this amazing cave system.