Therefore, caving parties should leave a cave as they find it.
Scientific collection is professional, selective, and minimal.
The collecting of mineral or biological material for display purposes, including previously broken or dead specimens, is never justified, as it encourages others to collect and destroy the interest of the cave. Where there is reason to believe that publication of cave locations will lead to vandalism before adequate protection can be established, the Society will oppose such publication. Without this, the beauty and value of our caves will not long remain with us. For more information on cave conservation, check out the The NSS Cave Conservation and Management Section WWW Page. Absolutely no rights of distribution by sale or other transfer of ownership or by rental, lease or lending, preparation of derivative works, or reproduction, in whole or in part, is granted.