National Association for Cave Diving
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The National Association for Cave Diving (NACD) was founded in 1968 with the goal of improving the safety of scuba diving
in caves through training
and education. A non-profit corporation, the NACD has its headquarters in Gainesville, Florida.
NACD offers training courses and certification in cavern and cave diving
, and instructor courses. As part of its mission to raise safety standards in cave diving, the NACD publishes a quarterly journal, holds seminars, and sponsors cave diving projects.
Scuba diving
Scuba diving is a form of underwater diving in which a diver uses a scuba set to breathe underwater....
in caves through training
Diver training
Diver training is the process of developing skills and building experience in the use of diving equipment and techniques so that the diver is able to dive safely and have fun....
and education. A non-profit corporation, the NACD has its headquarters in Gainesville, Florida.
NACD offers training courses and certification in cavern and cave diving
Cave diving
Cave diving is a type of technical diving in which specialized equipment is used to enable the exploration of caves which are at least partially filled with water. In the United Kingdom it is an extension of the more common sport of caving, and in the United States an extension of the more common...
, and instructor courses. As part of its mission to raise safety standards in cave diving, the NACD publishes a quarterly journal, holds seminars, and sponsors cave diving projects.