Changes in pressure underwater

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Water pressure at a depth of 10 meters is consistent regardless of whether the environment is open water or a submerged cave, as pressure is determined by the weight of the water above. In both scenarios, the pressure experienced is due to the column of water above the observer, which remains unchanged. If the cave is filled with water, the pressure will be identical to that of open water at the same depth. The local pressure does not significantly change due to the cave structure itself, as long as it is fully submerged. Thus, the pressure experienced underwater is primarily a function of depth and not the surrounding environment.
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If one was say 10 meters underwater but in a cave-like system, would you experience the same degree of water pressure compared to being 10 meters under open water? And why would this be?
Any help much appreciated, diagram attached as not sure if question makes sense
 

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I'm not quite sure, but I think there wouldn't be any difference. Otherwise, there would be pressure difference. It is as simple as putting a object with cave into the water which is not likely to change the local pressure.
 
If you mean you're in a cave also filled entirely with water then yes the pressure will be the same as the pressure in a fluid is proportional to its potential energy.
 

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