7 The Greatest Mysteries In The Oceans

Humans roam the sky to uncover the secrets of the universe and seek out other lives beyond Earth.

But in truth, there are still many mysteries that have not been revealed from our planet, including what is hidden in the bottom of the ocean.


Approximately 71 percent of the Earth is the ocean, and humans explore less than 10 percent. The remaining 90 percent have not been revealed.

At the depths of many miles, the sea could be a scene never imagined by humans.

Here are nine great mysteries are hidden in the bottom of the ocean, as quoted from the site Listverse

1. A Mysterious Sea Creature Shaped Blob

A recent video circulating shows a mysterious creature that is large and obscure, and its body is more like a floating blob near an oil drilling rig.

The creature attracted the attention of many people. Some suspect, it is an unknown species of the seafloor.

Others think it is proof of the existence of 'alien'.

But soon, scientists offered a scientific explanation. They say that the creature is not at all mysterious, but a giant jellyfish.

Experts even show evidence that the creature was throbbing and moving. Also seen the existence of reproductive organs. However, scientists have not identified the species.

The answer also has not solved the puzzle. Moreover, no jellyfish or similar creatures nearby.

Allegedly, the creature lived near the rig for some time, he even showcased his gonads.

It is possible that drilling activity disrupts the calm of the inhabitants of the sea, and the creature comes to investigate it.

What it does can also be an attempt to frighten the 'bullies'.

2. Pyramid in The Sea

There is a story of a strange crystal pyramid found in the ocean, which is thought to be near the Bermuda Triangle. That said, scientists know it, but do not examine it more closely, it is the conspiracy theorists.

However, the story of the underwater pyramid of crystals continues to emerge. And nothing is accompanied by any real proof.

There is a story, there is a magical giant ball that is on it. But again, there was never any evidence.

Leading scientists say they do not know about the pyramid. However, that does not prevent people from believing.

They were even convinced that there was something between the crystal pyramid and the aliens.

3. Immortal

Turritopsis Nutricula is a small sea jellyfish, its size is only 4-5 millimeters. What is interesting about the species is that it can not grow old. He will not die of aging.

This surprising fact is known after experts discovered the population explosion of this species, from a study involving 4,000 Turritopsis Nutricula.

This species is able to return from the adult sexual stage to the larval stage. Generally, the jellyfish will die after it finishes reproducing.

After adulthood and mating, the jellyfish can replay it's biological cycle, regenerate all the cells of its body, and become young again. This kind of cell regeneration process is called transdifferentiation, cells that reach certain stages can be transformed into newer and younger cells.

Some scientists are skeptical that there is an answer to the mystery of eternal life. However, others assume, humans can learn from these creatures to fight the spread of cancer for example.

4. Atlantis, Fact or Hoax

Many wild theories about Atlantis. From a reasonable to an unacceptable reason.

Those who believe are convinced, Atlantis is in the Bermuda Triangle - although in its dialogue 'Timaeus and Critias' Plato did not mention the location.

There is also a believer, Atlantis until now still sustainable, protected a kind of dome in the water.

Historian Bettany Hughes investigates the ancient myth of Atlantis. He argues, Plato might get an idea from somewhere.

The island near ancient Greece was known as Santorini was once known as Thera Island. The people who live there are very skilled traders, who take advantage of their geographical position close to three continents.

No wonder, they are very rich and prosperous. Unfortunately, Theran residents do not know they live just above the volcano.

The mountain erupted in 1620 BC, the explosion was large enough that its impact was felt almost all over the world. Plato was almost certain to know about it.

The beautiful Thera was devastated. The debris and its contents are preserved by ash, much like what happened to Pompeii. The story of his destruction may have been Plato's inspiration.

Throughout human history, it is difficult to ascertain how many civilizations or big cities perished overnight by natural disasters.

5. Mermaid

This may be a scientific explanation for a mermaid legend. Sailors are in the water for a long time, lonely, sometimes drunk. The condition has great potential for visual hallucinations. Could be, the sailors see the sea cow or manatee as a mermaid.

However, the sea is a huge place and only a piece of humanity has explored. The question is, can there be a human-like creature hidden in the ocean.

One of the institutions of the United States government, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which deals with environmental issues such as tsunamis and storms once uploaded an interesting and unusual article about mermaids.

The upload was titled, 'Is the Real Mermaid?'

"The belief in the existence of a mermaid has emerged from the very beginning of human existence.The figure of the magical woman first appeared in a cave painting at the end of the Paleolithic period (Stone Age) about 30,000 years ago, when modern humans dominated the land, and perhaps, began to sail oceans, according to NOAA, as published by Discovery.com.

The half-human creature, chimera, is also often mentioned in mythology. Besides mermaids, there are also centaurs, wise, wild satire, and minotaur, bullheaded man. And much more. "But is a real mermaid there is no evidence that the water creature was ever found," NOAA said on its website.

6. Sea Monster

Many people speculate about sea monsters. For example Kraken giant octopus. However, in reality, 'normal' fish can grow in horrible size in the ocean.

In fact, when compared, even the largest size of dinosaurs may be more 'mini' than the blue whales known today.

Scientists once discussed the possibility of a giant creature in the ocean that has not been found in the Zoological Society of London (ZSL).

One of the speakers was a paleontologist, Dr. Darren Naish. "Some of the sightings of 'sea monster' reported not all can be regarded as misinterpretation, ignorance, or hoax aka false news," he said as published Daily Mail.

At least, some of them are real animal descriptions of unknown existence.

"Moreover, large numbers of large marine animals continue to be discovered, like new whales and sharks, so the idea that the monster species is just waiting for time to appear," Naish said.

7. The Bloop

Bloop is the name given to the ultra-low, but very powerful, undersea sounds detected by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in 1997.

The sound is traced to a point in the South Pacific Ocean.

According to the description of NOAA, the sound is "the frequency increases rapidly by more than a minute and its range is wide enough to be heard by multiple sensors, with a range of more than 5,000 km."

Dr. Christopher Fox from NOAA is not convinced that the source of the sound is man-made, like a submarine or a bomb, or a common geological event such as a volcano or an earthquake. The features of the Bloop sound also do not resemble the sounds of living things.

Speculation also sprang about the strange sound.

Until finally, NOAA scientists claim, the sound is just a broken ice, which is located several kilometers from the point of the hearing.

The broken ice creates a sound called icequake.

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