Dive 45: Cave Diving & Expedition Buteng with Rannvá Jørmundsson, cofounder of Nixie Expeditions

Free Descent

Happy Holidays divers! Enjoy this incredible tale of adventure while you prepare for the holidays. Whether you're traveling to family or your favorite dive site, this episode is sure to inspire your 2025 bucket list!

Rannvá Jørmundsson, cofounder of Nixie Expeditions and head of sales at Fourth Element, joins us again to give us an exclusive recap of Expedition Buteng. Rannvá, alongside an expert team of cave divers, scientists, dry cavers, photographers, local experts, and many more, explored the depths of the Laulawi Cave system on the island of Muna, Indonesia in the fall of 2024. This was not only in the spirit of exploration, but for a larger purpose in helping the locals of Muna and expanding our scientific knowledge surrounding aquifers. Listen in to hear all about this incredible project, as well as learn more about the nuances of cave diving.

To follow the expansion of Nixie Expeditions, find them on Instagram @nixie_expeditions

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