El Proyecto de Buceo Espeleologico México y América Central [also known as "Mexico Profundo"] was founded by Jim Bowden in 1982 to advance knowledge of water filled caves and related features in México and Central America. Exploration includes mapping and surveying as well as a study of the geology, biology, and hydrology of each system. The Proyecto incorporates advanced and diverse underwater technologies including the creation and utilization of customized dive tables, computer technology, side scanning sonar, rebreather applications, and studies in hyperbaric medicine and physiology.

Expeditions

Upcoming expeditions:
   — Dates have not yet been determined for the 2005-2006 Expeditionary Season

Previous expeditions:
   — Project Zacatón [11.22.2003 - 11.30.2003]
   — Voyager Rebreather Training [8.30.2003 - 9.13.2003]
   — Project Zacatón [1.18.2003 - 2.02.2003]

Speaking Engagements

Ann Kristovich and Jim Bowden were featured speakers at:
   — Journee Toulonnaise de Medecine de Plongee 2004 in Toulon, France [11.27.2004]

Ann Kristovich and Liz Hunt were featured speakers at:
   — SEASPACE 2004 in Houston, Texas [6.05.2004 - 6.06.2004]
       Download the Handout from the "Career Ideas for Women in Diving" Presentation

Jim Bowden and Ann Kristovich were featured speakers at:
   — EUDISHOW XII in Genoa, Italy [3.12.2004 - 3.15.2004]

Training

Aquatek Online graciously provided the team with an opportunity to train on state-of-the-art Voyager rebreathers. In September 2003, Paolo Torre of Aquatek, Roberto Pachi of BlackFishTek, and Alessandra Revello of BlackFishTek instructed team members on practical and theoretical techniques of rebreather diving.