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An immersive journey into a natural wonder – theunderwater caves and cenotes of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, a destination very few divers have ever reached.
Shining a light into theUnderworld(Xibalba, as the Maya called this sacred place), thesestunning imagesfrom cave diver and award-winning photographer Martin Broen transport us into a secret and fascinating world accessed from cenotes, water-filled gateways to an infinite labyrinth of tunnels that createthe longest underwater cave systems on the planet.
Over multiple expeditions and utilizing groundbreaking diving and photographic techniques, Broen has capturedmore than 250 different cenotes, their caves and the dramatic secrets that lie within them, bringing photographs from his explorations back to the surface. Paired with images of startling otherworldly beauty, Broen’s engaging text guides readers through the unique features of the Yucatán cenotes: fromdramatic sinkhole entrancestodecorated underwater cavernsfilled with rainbow colors; fromancient time capsulesthat document the fossil record to thecritical environmental rolethat cenotes play today.
Withcontributions from Alex Mustard and Paul Nicklenbased on their own diving experiences, this volume beckons divers, cavers and armchair explorers into a uniquely dangerous yet beautiful and essential underwater world.
Edition: 2024
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