11 Images of Deep-Sea Phobias That Would Scare People
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At a depth of 220 meters in the dark sea, a diver was unexpectedly attacked by a swordfish, fortunately only grazing his gear...
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In front lies the abyssal darkness, a bottomless void consuming all light. The immense pressure of the seawater crushes the body, making each breath a daunting task.
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In 2006, a group of scientists inspecting natural gas pipelines at 1,000 meters deep suddenly encountered a colossal creature emerging from the darkness! It was a sperm whale, among the deepest diving mammals capable of descending to 3,600 meters, lured by sources of light.
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Logs floating vertically in the sea are actually quite frightening, especially during stormy weather when they bob up and down with the waves, a nightmare for sailors. Their sheer size, weighing several tons when waterlogged, can unpredictably damage anything in their path.
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Most of the ocean remains shrouded in complete darkness. From seeing nothing to suddenly encountering its gaping jaws, it takes just a second...
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Encountering a whale shark might be a false alarm, but meeting its lesser-known relative below—well, that's a whole other story...
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The vampire squid, also known as the ghost squid, is not only visually horrifying with its monstrous appearance, large eyes, and luminescent organs; true to its name, it resembles a demonic creature from the depths of hell.
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The giant squid, never captured as an adult, is one of the least understood deep-sea creatures by humans... With tentacles reaching up to 8 meters in length, it drifts above the dark seabed like an alien creature in an abyssal void.
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In a sense, many islands are just mountains that have mostly been submerged by seawater.
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Once stung by the cnidocytes of a box jellyfish, the chances of survival are nearly zero without prompt treatment to neutralize the venom.
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Surfers often encounter dangers beyond just the waves; sharks mistake them for seals. A gentle nip can be deadly for humans.
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