2 weeks Ago By Donna Williams
Divers from the Moraig Exploration Group (GEM) have celebrated reaching a new record in their underwater research in the Riu del Moraig cave, located in Benitachell. Their latest expedition saw them explore up to 3,060 metres from the marine entrance, far exceeding the previous limit of 2,800 metres, which was recorded in 2023. Moraig Exploration Group have carried out 15 expeditions to reach this point These expert divers and scientists have successfully surpassed the actions of others, including some who risked their lives in past attempts, for example, German Bernhard Pack, who very sadly died during a dive in 1992.
Most Read on Euro Weekly News New play area for Callosa d’en Sarria Spotlight on Club Deportivo Montgo Xabia New mural ‘lights’ up Benidorm This new record has enabled them to document 260 metres of new galleries, meaning that around 6,000 metres of this wondrous cave have been explored since the specialised dives began in 2013. All in all, GEM has carried out a total of 15 significant expeditions to understand more. Researchers gain a better understanding of Riu del Moraig cave’s aquatic fauna Adding to the importance of this dive, GEM has now reached the point that lies underneath the Puig Llorenca, an area where the Earth’s layer is thinner.
This means that they will be able to understand the precise location using special underwater measurement systems. In addition, they have also been able to investigate the underwater aquatic fauna that inhabits these unique galleries. This is thanks to a collaboration with the Cavanilles Institute of Biodiversity and Evolutionary Biology of the University of Valencia.
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