The ADM Exploration Foundation (ADMF), a 501c3 not for profit organization that has brought the world some of the most significant underwater discoveries known to man. Curt Bowen and his team of explorers are some of the most well-known and recognized persons in the diving community. Their integrity and skills have enabled them to work with various foreign and US government agencies, commercial industries, and private landowners. The foundation has been invited as guest appearance’s and spotlight features on several popular national and international television networks and publications, they are supported by prestigious organizations and work alongside many Board of Tourism's across the globe.

Over the years, many of the ADMF discoveries, artifacts, and data have impacted science and history or have been placed in historic museums. Including recent priceless artifacts that the “2012” ADMF Team discovered and recovered in the Yucatan and turned over to IANA, Mexico's Department of Archeology, along with their most recent discovery of the lost underwater city in Guatemala by the "2015" ADMF Team. Returning the rare artifacts to the rightful owners, the people of Guatemala and their local history museum.

All of the explorations conducted by Curt and the ADM Exploration Foundation team are widely recognized and respected throughout the world. All explorations are documented, filmed, and recorded for historic purposes. All discoveries and data are donated back to science, research, exploration and or education.

Team members hold the highest levels of underwater cave training with a minimum of 15 to 25 years of experience. Each member has been hand picked by Curt Bowen, team coordinator, for their specific expertise, which includes, but is not limited to cave biology, survey, photography, cinematography, equipment, logistics, and multimedia.

  
 
  Initial Project Goals:
1. Establish a positive working collaboration between the Castalia State Fish Hatchery and the ADM Exploration Foundation
2.

Document the blue hole with HD video and high dynamic range photography.
3. Create a short documentary film about the history behind the spring.
4. Conduct a geological survey of the spring and surrounding basin
5. Work with officials to produce positive social media content about the hatchery and its connection with the Blue Hole.
 
  Exploration Goals:
1. Complete initial exploration dives and set up safety protocols and procedures
2.

Install survey lines and station markers within the cave system
3. Complete a grade 3 survey of all discovered passages including width, height, and prominent features.
4. Install water-measuring devices to gather water chemistry at set depths.
5. Document all activities with the use of HD video and photography.
6.

Consult with the Castalia State Fish Hatchery appointed project manager on all discoveries.
7. Install cave radio at preset linear penetration distances. Document exact location on the surface within 2-foot accuracy of subsurface passage.
 
  Post Project Goals:
1. Provide the hatchery with copies of all completed documents including maps, scientific reports, and photography / video productions.
2.

Design a “Castalia Blue Hole” project web page to be used as a reference site.
3. Produce a “Castilia Blue Hole” film documentary.  (Content to be determined according to discovery)
4. Consult with hatchery on recommendations for preservation and usage opportunities including the potential for increasing tourism to the area.
5. Discuss continued exploration, if needed.
 
  Team Leaders:

Mike Young

Owner KISS Rebreathers
Team Coordinator

Curt Bowen

Media Director
 
  Other Agenies the ADM Foundation has worked with:
United States Bureau or Reclamation Florida Southwest Water Management District
Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia Caribbean Marine Research Center
Antiquities, Monuments and Museum Corporation - Bahamas Departamento de Conservación y Manejo de Sistemas Kársticos
New York Consortium in Evolutionary Primatology Bermuda Natural History Museum
The Discovery Channel China's Board of Tourism - Du An
Museo Lacustre in Panajachel - Guatemala National Geographic Magazine
Museum of Dominican Man The Leakey Foundation
 
  Example of finished educational illustration: (20" x 30" matalic print donated to Myakka River State Park)