Jackson Blue Cave Diving 01 Footage

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Jackson Blue Springs is located five miles east of Marianna in North Florida.
Almost 80 million gallons of fresh water flows from the springs into the Merritt’s Millpond reservoir daily. The incredible blue color of the water is attributed to its magnesium content. Cave diving at Jackson Blue Springs is allowed with a proper permit from the county. Crystal clear water and the cave’s spellbinding beauty are alluring to many divers, but they also masks unseen hazards that only experienced cave divers fully understand. The spring emerges from a limestone cave complex that houses two rare species, the Dougherty Plain cave crayfish and the Georgia blind salamander.
Entering any overhead environment while diving carries a large number of risks and should never be attempted by untrained and improperly equipped divers. The total darkness of a maze like cave system can be disorienting to say the least and the presence of silt will turn the water’s amazing visibility to nearly zero within seconds when disturbed. Underwater caves are rugged and harsh environments that can damage dive gear. Even fine sand and shell particles suspended in rapid flowing spring water can cause equipment failure at any given moment. Divers who wish to safely explore the beauty of underwater caves must prepare by seeking proper training, acquiring the necessary dive equipment and gain sufficient experience before attempting cave diving. Always keep in mind, “There is nothing in a cave worth dying for.” Cave Diving at Jackson Blue Springs was filmed by Heiko Kiera aka Ojatro in May 2016.
Dive Gear: Rebreather: rEvo, DPV: Suex XK1, Camera: Sony NEX FS700, Housing: Amphibico Genesis 700, Lights: Keldan Video 8M CRI, GoPro (behind the scene)