It moves between the underground and the depths of the sea

Emirati adventurer Khalifa Al Mazrouei: Coincidence led us to the "cave of bats"

• Al Mazrouei: Diving is one of the most dangerous sports.

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From his many experiences between the depths of caves and seas, Emirati adventurer Khalifa Al Mazroui believes that the UAE is rich in its natural resources, as it has many unique places worth exploring, whether in the ground or in the depths of the sea through its extended beaches that are distinguished by its warm clear waters and diversity The organisms that live in it and the coral reefs, making them excel on the beaches and diving places in Europe, calling on the public to explore these places and enjoy them.

Al Mazrouei, who explored many caves inside and outside the country, indicated that he had explored the “bat cave” near Jebel Hafeet in Al Ain, explaining that this came by chance during his research in the region since 2016, and in 2019 the torrential rains that fell on the region contributed to the discovery New corridors in the cave, and until now there are still new paths and different creatures discovered in the cave, which dates back thousands of years, as it goes back to the age of Jebel Hafeet itself, and its length is approximately 800 meters, and its depth ranges between 60 and 70 meters.

Difficulties

Al Mazrouei discovered the bat cave with a team of three from the Uae Outdoors team that leads it, adding to «Emirates Today»: “When we entered the cave, we found ourselves in front of many paths, many of which were blocked by sand, and whenever we opened a passage, it led us to a deeper one. We also found inside it large numbers of bats of different species, including the Muscat Abu Dabbab bat, which is distinguished by its long tail, in addition to various types of reptiles, especially snakes, while at the end of the cave we found a clear water lake that represents the main reservoir for the groundwater of the Mubazzarah area. ” In the exploration of the cave they used various climbing equipment such as ropes and others. As for the difficulties they faced, they were represented in the structure of the cave, which consists of fragile limestone that can collapse at any time, especially in the western side, due to its proximity to the valley, and the roof also includes many "Stalactites", which are formations of natural mineral deposits that hang from the ceilings of caves, making it more difficult to move inside.

Al Mazrouei stated that determining the age and history of the cave and its contents is done through communication with specialists, foremost of whom is the specialist in geology at the United Arab Emirates University, Dr. Khaled Al Balushi, considering that exploring such places contributes to informing the public about the important historical and tourist sites in the country, and encouraging On his visit and learning about its history, noting that he explored a number of caves in Al Ain as well, such as Lake Cave and Calvary Cave.

passion

Khalifa Al Mazroui’s adventures are not limited to the underground and caves. His passion for diving and underwater photography carries him to explore in the depths of the sea. One of the most prominent sites in which he dived is the site of the sinking of the Italian oil tanker «INS», which sank in 1999 near the shores of Fujairah, due to an explosion He split it into two halves, as he dived with his team to a depth of up to 70 meters using a modern method of diving called "the closed circuit", which allows the diver to reach a greater depth, and said that this area is one of the best diving sites in the world, due to the clearness of the water and the presence of rare types of fish. It is also characterized by the warmth of the water, which contributes to the diversity of marine organisms that live in the depths, indicating that diving requires preparations, training and long experience, which he started since 2008, when he made nearly 1000 dives, in addition to many courses that start in open water and develop To advanced and other specialized courses for professionals.

Expensive hobby

On the difference between exploring the underground and the depths of the sea, Al Mazrouei explained that diving requires long experience and continuous training, and is also one of the most dangerous sports, because the diver has to accurately calculate the period he will spend underwater, as the minute can make a big difference, just as diving is one of the sports The financially expensive, due to the expensive equipment and devices it requires, which also applies to the hobby of underwater photography that requires advanced technologies, cameras and expensive equipment to obtain high-quality images.

As for exploring caves, it includes various difficulties, including the nature of the cave itself, some of them consist of fragile limestone that can collapse at any moment, and also the reptiles that are found in those unknown places represent a source of danger for adventurers, and therefore they must receive first aid courses, as well as the discoverer must Caves have the experience to use various equipment, and calculate his need for lighting before entering the cave, as lighting is the most important factor that must be available with him during his presence inside the place.

Skills development

The Emirati adventurer, Khalifa Al Mazrouei, advised those wishing to take the path of exploration and adventure, “whether in exploring the underground or the depths of the seas, to continue to develop themselves and their skills, and to see the experiences of others and learn from them, in addition to the need to pay attention to building a healthy body through commitment to a diet healthy".

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Dive is the asset of Al Mazrouei, who believes that diving requires long experience and continuous training.

The UAE has unique places ... and we have a number of the best diving destinations in the world.

Exploring such places contributes to familiarizing the public with important sites in our country.

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