Scientists may have stumbled upon the deepest blue hole on Earth
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A recent study published in Frontiers in Marine Science details the immense size of the Taam Ja' Blue Hole, located in Mexico's Chetumal Bay
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The newly discovered blue hole is a staggering 1,380 feet deep, it outshines the previous record holder, the Sansha Yongle Blue Hole
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These underwater chasms are a geological marvel
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Due to the lack of oxygen and the presence of harmful hydrogen sulfide gas, venturing into these deep blue holes requires specialized equipment and expertise
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The team deployed a cutting-edge CTD (conductivity, temperature, and depth) profile
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The cable stopped at 1,380 feet, possibly due to an underwater ledge or strong currents. Their quest to definitively hit bottom continues!
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Scientists theorize the bottom might be an intricate network of caves and tunnels
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This unseen world could be a haven for unknown lifeforms, thriving in the darkness