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New Website – Exploring Nature’s Darkest Corners

I’m excited to invite you to explore my brand-new website, Michael-Girard.com!

Join me on a journey into the hidden corners of the world as I uncover long-lost caves, reveal forgotten histories, and bring the mysteries of the underground to life. From the depths of submerged caverns in Mexico to the rugged landscapes of the Adirondacks, my expeditions span the globe, and dive deep into the Northeast’s rich geological and historical treasures.

Through captivating stories, stunning visuals, and insights from my adventures, you’ll experience the thrill of exploration without leaving your chair. Learn about my latest cave expeditions, groundbreaking fossil discoveries, and the legends and lore that inspire my quests.

Don’t miss the exclusive short video documentaries showcasing some of the incredible places we’ve explored. These films bring you right to the heart of the action, offering a glimpse of the wonders hidden below the surface.

Whether you’re a fellow explorer, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about the wonders hidden beneath the surface, there’s something for everyone.

Visit Michael-Girard.com today and take the first step into a world of discovery. Adventure awaits, are you ready?

^{Rumors of a lost cave in Monroe Connecticut have circulated for a long time. It has most likely been the inspiration for many young boys to explore the deep forest during those warm summer days. Tradition says that an adventuresome man named sharp stumbled onto a treasure hidden in a hillside of Monroe Connecticut. The story goes on to say that with 400’ of rope, Sharp explored the cave as far as safety would permit. What exactly he saw would remain a mystery. In the 1820s the cave was mined for Silver and limestone, but the ore acquired from it proved to be very poor quality. Eventually the mining ceased.}

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Proteus 1517

This weekend Richard and I made a few final touches on our OpenROV, Proteus. The camera and all the controls are functioning fine, and all the seals are good. Though we have some minor details to follow up on with the depth sensor, I’d say the build is complete!

Check out our expedition at OpenExplorer where you can see a video of us running a test on the ROV’s controls.

https://openexplorer.com/expedition/newenglandexplorers

Proteus

A fellow explorer Asha has taken on a big project in a place where science is under funded. She’s on a mission to reduce blue whale death by ship-strike in the Indian Ocean and she needs our help. Any small contribution you can make by through a donation or helping to spread the word would be greatly appreciated!

Lets show them that we can make a difference through crowd funding important work like Asha’s! Please take the time read about her expedition & share this post on you blog or FB page.

Thanks!

Saving blue whales from ship-strike in the Indian Ocean!