Changes in pressure underwater

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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?
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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.