The modern scientific technology has made large contribution to unravel the ocean’s mysteries. However, many stories recorded in history cannot be solved by mankind and end up being enigmas. One of them is the story of the most famous ghost ship Mary Caleste. This American vessel was a…
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When you hear Mexico, what comes to your mind might be the Mayan ruins that have a lot of historical value. But more than that, it turns out that Mexico also has the longest underwater cave in the world: Sac Actun. Located in Tulum Village, Quintana Roo, Mexico, this giant cave was discovered in…
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A lot of people does not notice this little cute tiny animal that crawling and slugging on a coral when they went for a dive. Nudibranchs, a group of soft-bodied, marine gastropod molluscs that have colourful body and striking forms. They also have funny and cute nicknames to match their appearances such as…
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The Novosibirsk Islands Arctic Desert ecoregion is an extreme north archipelago shrouded in mystery and legend. Also known as the New Siberian Islands, the island chain is the natural border between Laptev and East Siberian Seas. The archipelago comprises three groups of islands: the Anzhu Islands, the…
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The ocean is a mysterious place, it is equally wondrous and dangerous. There are so many unknowns out there on the endless horizon where the sea and sky meet. It is not surprising that it holds numerous stories of ghost ships. The stories of ships sailing the world’s oceans manned by ghost crews and destined to…
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Lying 490 kilometres east of Patagonia, the Falkland Islands (usually called the Falklands) is arguably the most consistently savage seas of the world. The archipelago with a land area of 12,173 km² with a coastline length of ±1,288 km has a rich dramatic history in shipping as it is a natural steppingstone for…
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Currently, there are only six countries that have nuclear-powered submarines: the UK, US, China, Russia, India, and France. Several other countries including Argentina, Brazil and Australia have ongoing projects in different phases to build nuclear-powered submarines. Nuclear subs work differs from…
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About 30 km southeast of Negros, south of Cebu, and southwest of Bohol, Siquijor is one of the tiniest provinces in the Central Visayan Archipelago, Philippines. Divided from the northern coast of Mindanao by the Bohol Sea – also called Mindanao Sea – it was a sub-province of Negros Oriental until…
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There is a fine line that separates mythology and reality. In fact, we have learned that ancient cities that were originally thought to be myths, such as Troy and Ur, actually did exist with the discovery of archaeological evidence, likewise with the story of the ancient city of Heracleion. Considered a myth for…
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Although referred to as a whale, the beluga has a head shape similar to that of a dolphin. Its rounded head has a short beak and a prominent, protruding forehead called the “melon” which is flexible and allows the species to make facial expressions. Unlike any other whale species, Belugas can change the…
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ith thousands of islands, the Philippines always offers genuine beauty that is maintained in its authenticity. Palawan, the Philippines’ westernmost province, is a picture-perfect island like no other. It is a beautiful tropical paradise that is home to marvellous beaches and abundant biodiversity, rich in…
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