NSS AND YUCATECH CONSERVATION MESSAGE

The National Speleological Society and Yucatech Expeditions staff believes: That caves have unique scientific, recreational and scenic values; that these values are endangered by both carelessness and intentional vandalism; that these values , once gone cannot be recovered; and that the responsibility for protecting caves must be assumed by those who study, and enjoy them. All contents of a cave -- formations, life, and loose deposits -- are significant for its enjoyment and interpretation. Therefore, caving parties should leave a cave as they find it.

Scientific collection is professional, selective and minimal. The collecting of mineral or biological material for display purposes, including previously broken or dead specimens, is never justified, as it encourages others to collect and destroy the interest of the cave.

We encourage to all recreational and cave divers to respect this policy and keep a respect on the landowners and their conservation recommendations such as: avoid sun ten lotions, lunch in the Cenotes, and any other chemical agents that contribute to the pollution of the underwater cavern and caves. We highly encourage our clients and visitors to affiliate to the NSS-CDS and NACD for membership, part of income is for safety, and conservation of caves, We need your support to this non profit organizations.