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You probably know that humans have only explored about 5% of the world’s oceans. But did you know that the number of viruses in the ocean outnumbers the amount of stars in the Milky Way? Or how about the fact that the deepest part of the ocean stretches down about 36,200 feet? How much do you know about hydrothermal vents? As it turns out, these deep sea vents can reach temperatures of up to 700 degrees Fahrenheit. But don’t worry, if you ever made it that far down, you’d likely be crushed by the water pressure before you were melted. 

Are these facts starting to make you sweat? If so, you just might have thalassophobia, or the intense fear of large bodies of water. While many of us love a trip to the beach or going swimming in a warm lake in the summer, these places serve as other people’s worst nightmares. And if you’re certain that you’re purely a land creature, you might want to avoid this list. But if you’re interested in exploring the depths of the ocean and the insane amounts of power that water has, you’re in for a real treat.

We’ve gathered some of our favorite posts from the Thalassophobia subreddit down below to captivate, and possibly terrify, you pandas. Be sure to upvote the pics that you find most fascinating (or unsettling), and let us know in the comments how you feel about vast bodies of water. Then, if you can handle even more of these scary photos, you can check out Bored Panda’s last article on thalassophobia right here! Now, cue the Jaws theme song!

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mother Nature is a force that's equally awesome and terrifying at the same time...

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    Alex Dawson's Award-Winning Viciously Haunting Scuba Diving Photos

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    The Thalassophobia subreddit has been around since 2013, and it’s become an incredibly popular place since then. It currently has 1.2 million members, and it is home to countless posts featuring how frightening and amazing the world’s bodies of water can be. From photos of creatures that look like they’re from another planet to gigantic waves that could take out entire towns, this online community certainly makes it clear how one could be scared of vast bodies of water. Personally, I’ve always loved swimming in the ocean and taking a trip to a lake, but it only takes one close encounter with drowning to remind you just how powerful water is.

    If you’ve never heard of thalassophobia, let’s break down exactly what it is and how it typically manifests itself. Similar to any other specific phobia, Healthline explains that thalassophobia can include symptoms such as restlessness, feeling on edge or worried, being unable to concentrate, irritability, muscle tension, sweating or looking flushed, increased heart rate, trembling, chest pain or discomfort, a feeling of impending doom, a sense of loss of control, upset stomach, chills or hot flashes, and trouble sleeping. In short, it can certainly negatively impact a person’s quality of life. 

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Garden eels. Completely harmless. And as you approach them they retreat into their burrows. So they won't touch your feet.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've read that you only see 1/3 of an iceberg when looking at it... obviously the rest is very well hidden! What a pic!

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually only 1/9 is above water.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now this freaks me out massively. They're already so big above the surface of the water making what lurks beneath all the more terrifying. Gaah!

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Move somewhere else buddy, Titanic didn't see that coming either

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes they did and tried to turn away but not in time because the titanic was going too fast per the orders of the captain to speed it up since it was unsinkable dontcha know? Captain dumbass..

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have always been fascinated by icebergs - so beautifully mesmerizing yet so dangerous at the same time

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not at all dangerous, much like a mountain that a plane flew into. Humans are simply a danger upon themselves

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is just the tip of the iceberg! Scroll on for much more crazy s**t.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes, I've heard, that icebergs will suddenly without reason (or with) flip upside down,, causing a giant tsunami.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These types of waterline photos give me an odd feeling. Ya know its real world but it also looks swimming pool staged. Its that dang waterline.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being part of a Polar Trip some years back.We actually slid up on the Beach created by one Berg's bottom Portion!

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel stupid but my first thought was how is a cloud under water lol then the brain kicked in...

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I use an iceberg as a metaphor in my therapy sessions with clients. It helps to demonstrate the concept that anger is often a superficial feeling and we can’t always see (or know right away) the other underlying feelings we likely are experiencing. I think I should print this photo for my office!!!

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    CORRECTION; One rarely sees more than 10% of an iceberg above the water.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmm, I'm not wearing my glasses and thought that was a cloud at first.

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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that ship blind or something? Iceberg right ahead!!

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A bit of forced perspective, though...it's a smaller chunk of ice only a few meters from the photographer.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG that boat is WAY TO CLOSE, if that top part suddenly broke off even just partly, it would Crush that little boat!!!!

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a smart model boat! Is someone standing on the iceberg with the controller? Oh, right.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Give we a couple days to dig a hole in it and move my furniture in…

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At first, I thought it was some amazing natural phenomenon that somehow a cloud could not only touch the ocean surface, but somehow descend into its depths.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never seen snow, let alone an iceberg, but they terrify me to ask irrational level and I don't know why. Them, and boat propellers (even if they aren't moving)

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apparently they are remaking titanic in 3D , maybe they will see the iceberg this time round 🤣

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know how people say 'This is just the tip of the iceberg' this is why.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is the reason why Titanic sank, they crush into an iceberg.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like a school from a teacher's point: you only see the tip. The rest is hidden. And that is not a good thing!

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's why the titanic sunk it wasn't what was on the surface that gutted the ship, but thr girth of the berg under thr water that they'd not have seen without sonar or radar.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup the majority of an iceberg is beneath the water. We only see around a 1/4 of the actual berg.

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    If you start to feel like you’re experiencing any of those symptoms just by viewing the pics on this list, feel free to swim away as fast as you can. These photos can be extremely triggering. But if you want to combat your thalassophobia head on, exposure therapy is one possible form of treatment. Betterhelp recommends finding a fitting method to expose yourself to what exactly is causing your fear of bodies of water. “If your fear stems from an inability to swim in deep water, you may take a swimming class,” they explain on their site. 

    “If you’re worried about sea creatures, you may try visiting them at an aquarium. If you’re able to look directly at your fears, you may be surprised by how quickly you’re able to move past them.” It is best to do this with the help of a professional, so today, viewing this list on your own might be a bit too overwhelming. But if you are experiencing discomfort, anxiety or fear around topics such as this, know that you’re not alone.  

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    It’s actually quite common to have some sort of fear revolving around bodies of water. According to the Cleveland Clinic, about 3% of Americans have aquaphobia, and many people have other water-related phobias including ablutophobia (fear of bathing), cymophobia (fear of waves), megalohydrothalassophobia (fear of underwater creatures or objects), submechanophobia (fear of submerged objects), and thalassophobia. These phobias often stem from past traumatic events involving water, negative stories about water, their family history or being exposed to someone else with the same fears. 
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    This Shot Was Taken Off Moalboal On The Island Of Cebu, Philippines. This Guy Was Free Diving With Just A Mask. I Was Lucky Enough To Catch Him Coming Up Through A Bait Ball. Shot With A 5dsr 8-15 Mm Lens Set At 10 Mm 200th Sec @ F8 2 Ysd1's

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    But aside from people who have a phobia associated with water, plenty of other people are simply scared in deep water. According to Cision, 46% of American adults are afraid when in a pool where the water goes over their heads, and 64% of American adults are scared in deep, open water. This is a perfectly normal reaction; technically, there is possible danger present when we’re surrounded by water so we should be aware of it. It’s important to stay safe and avoid being alone in deep water because you never know what will happen. And if your fear comes from being unable to swim, don’t be afraid to do something about it! It’s never too late to learn how to swim and feel more confident in water. (Not to mention how much fun swimming is!)  
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    In France, "La Fosse Dionne" Is A Seemingly Bottomless Water Pit. Despite Several Attempts By Divers, Its Depth Has Been Impossible To Find. Exploring It Is Now Strictly Controlled As Multiple Deaths Have Occured

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    M. Ellen Dash, founder and CEO of Miracle Swimming for Adults in Sarasota, Florida, told Cision, “People want to know how to swim. Those who learn to swim welcome summertime. But many fail swimming lessons. Unbeknownst to most instructors, the failure is often due to panic during lessons,” she explained. “Many people consider panic a normal step of learning. However, students will only endure this emotional pain to a point, after which they quit. If they return to traditional lessons years later determined to learn, they are often met with the same system that is blind to the harm done by panic.  The cycle continues."

    "It's okay to be afraid in water," Dash says. "No one is afraid for a silly reason. Yet everyone needs to know how to swim. Find a program that will work for you."
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    If the idea of getting in the ocean is just too much for you, perhaps we can assuage some of your fears. I consulted this list from Parade that explains why we have no need to hold some of the most common fears associated with the world’s oceans. For example, if you’re scared of sharks, it might be helpful to know that it’s extremely unlikely to be bitten by one. While hundreds of millions of people take a dip in the ocean every single year, only between 70-100 of them worldwide will have a bite taken out of them by a shark. “Sharks’ senses are legendary so this isn’t because sharks don’t know we’re there, it’s because we’re just not on the menu,” says marine biologist David Shiffman. Just so you know, more people are killed by vending machines than sharks.

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    Given that the ISS orbits roughly 400km above the earth’s surface, it is relatively easy to find places where you are closer to the astronauts than humanity. Almost anywhere in any of the oceans, the Australian outback, the Canadian far north, etc.

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    Are stingrays another sea creature that makes you uneasy? Rest assured, their stings are rarely fatal. Shiffman explained to Parade that stingrays are not even capable of stinging us unless we step on them, so if you’re in an area that’s known to house them, try walking using the “stingray shuffle”. Basically, this just means to drag your feet across the sea floor rather than picking up your feet with every step. This way, you’re much more likely to just scare them away than to accidentally end up with a sting.
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We've done so much damage to our world in the search for shiny things.

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    If fear of drowning is what triggers your thalassophobia the most, understand that it is a reasonable fear to have, but there are also plenty of precautions that can be taken to ensure your safety in water. First, it’s important to have protection. Wear a life jacket, and make sure you have friends or family members nearby in case anything goes wrong. Learn basic swimming skills, and don’t take risks by venturing out into deep or unpredictable water. And always be prepared for an emergency. Learn CPR, and swim somewhere that has a lifeguard on duty. By taking a few extra steps and safety precautions, you can have a great time enjoying the ocean. (And if you’re really too nervous, feel free to stay on the sand building castles and searching for seashells!)

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We use these to slide boats into the water. If you turned 180 degrees you'd see them going into a boat house :) at least in Norway we do this

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I an idiot? It just looks like a really pretty picture to me, if not a bit chilling.

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    I hope this article has not given you a new phobia to discuss with your therapist this week. The ocean is an incredible place, and while we may know little about it, we do know that plenty of people (myself included!) have made countless, wonderful memories by visiting it. It’s good to be cautious, but don’t let fear keep you from enjoying your life. Keep upvoting the photos that you find particularly haunting or captivating, and let us know in the comments whether or not you have thalassophobia. Then, if you’d like to dive even deeper into the world of being frightened by huge bodies of water, you can find our last article on the same topic right here! 

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    Somehow This Is Also Thalassophobia And Claustrophobia. It's An Illustration

    Somehow This Is Also Thalassophobia And Claustrophobia. It's An Illustration

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    #29

    Dean’s Blue Hole In Long Island, The Bahamas (Via Willtrubridge)

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    #30

    The Drop Off

    The Drop Off

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    #31

    Posted This On R/Submechanophobia But Thought It Would Fit Here Too. And Odd Broken Pier Support That Looks Just Like A Hand

    Posted This On R/Submechanophobia But Thought It Would Fit Here Too. And Odd Broken Pier Support That Looks Just Like A Hand

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    #32

    Would You Spend The Night?

    Would You Spend The Night?

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After what happened to the aquarium tank in a German hotel last week, there is no way I would spend the night; even though I love watching tropical fish.

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    #33

    Made My Spine Crawl Just A Little

    Made My Spine Crawl Just A Little

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    #34

    Calm But Eerie

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    #35

    Imagine Being Stuck There

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    #36

    Dragon Hole In The South China Sea Is The World's Deepest Blue Hole, Plunging Down 300 M (987 Ft)

    Dragon Hole In The South China Sea Is The World's Deepest Blue Hole, Plunging Down 300 M (987 Ft)

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Deepest, except for the ones which have not been able to be measured, a.k.a. #14 La Fosse Dionne

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    #37

    Supposed To Be Relaxing But It’s Actually Terrifying

    Supposed To Be Relaxing But It’s Actually Terrifying

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks, but I'm good - I'll just stay here on this chaise lounge

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    #38

    Oceans Drop Of For You To Remember How Small You Are

    Oceans Drop Of For You To Remember How Small You Are

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    #39

    I Made Some Art To Recreate The Feeling From A Beach Dream I Had Where The Waves Were So Big They Blocked Out The Sun

    I Made Some Art To Recreate The Feeling From A Beach Dream I Had Where The Waves Were So Big They Blocked Out The Sun

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    #40

    Lake Ponchartrain Causeway Bridge In Louisiana

    Lake Ponchartrain Causeway Bridge In Louisiana

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lotta good times (and food, and culture) at the end of this bridge!

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    #41

    The Wreck Of The Titanic. This Photo Gives Me Anxiety…

    The Wreck Of The Titanic. This Photo Gives Me Anxiety…

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It won't be there for much longer, soon there will be virtually nothing left to mark it's final resting place.

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    #42

    The Final Moments Of The SS Andrea Doria (1956)

    The Final Moments Of The SS Andrea Doria (1956)

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    #43

    This Creepy Dock I Was On Tonight

    This Creepy Dock I Was On Tonight

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    #44

    Floating In A Ship

    Floating In A Ship

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    #45

    Exploring The Mysteries Of The Ocean

    Exploring The Mysteries Of The Ocean

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    #46

    Sweden's New Submarine

    Sweden's New Submarine

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    #47

    This Teaser For The New Netflix Show "1899" Gives Me Chills

    This Teaser For The New Netflix Show "1899" Gives Me Chills

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    #48

    Ah Yes, Underwater Active Volcanos And Mutant Sharks, That’s What The Ocean Needs, It Wasn’t Scary Enough As Is

    Ah Yes, Underwater Active Volcanos And Mutant Sharks, That’s What The Ocean Needs, It Wasn’t Scary Enough As Is

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ocean taking extra measures to keep the humans and its garbage away

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    #49

    Into The Darkness

    Into The Darkness

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    #50

    Less Than A Quarter!

    Less Than A Quarter!

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No wonder we haven't found that Malaysia Airlines wreck yet

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    #51

    Credit: Anatoly Beloshchin. River At The Bottom Of The Sea

    Credit: Anatoly Beloshchin. River At The Bottom Of The Sea

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    #52

    Uhmm The Clouds Look Like The Ocean

    Uhmm The Clouds Look Like The Ocean

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    #53

    An Underwater Oil Rig

    An Underwater Oil Rig

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    #54

    Outdoor Swimming Pools That Use Ocean Water

    Outdoor Swimming Pools That Use Ocean Water

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    #55

    The Depth Invites You, Just A Few More Steps

    The Depth Invites You, Just A Few More Steps

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    #56

    Imagine Being Stuck Here

    Imagine Being Stuck Here

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    #57

    What’s Down There

    What’s Down There

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    #58

    105 Feet Down Staring Over The Edge Of A Drop Off

    105 Feet Down Staring Over The Edge Of A Drop Off

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    #59

    Aquarius Reef Base: Underwater Science Habitat

    Aquarius Reef Base: Underwater Science Habitat

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    #60

    My Ship Recently Went Into Dry Dock, These Are The Stairs Before And After

    My Ship Recently Went Into Dry Dock, These Are The Stairs Before And After

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had to look it up… A dry dock is a narrow basin or vessel that can be flooded to allow a load to be floated in, then drained to allow that load to come to rest on a dry platform. Dry docks are used for the construction, maintenance, and repair of ships, boats, and other watercraft.

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    #61

    A Different Kind Of Deep Dark Water. The Mossdale Caverns Where 6 Cavers Drowned During A Sudden Thunderstorm

    A Different Kind Of Deep Dark Water. The Mossdale Caverns Where 6 Cavers Drowned During A Sudden Thunderstorm

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    #62

    A Swimming Ladder To Thalassophobia

    A Swimming Ladder To Thalassophobia

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But where do they go? Where did they come from? Are they attached to something? I hope not. that would make it worse :,D - A submechanophobe

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    #63

    This Scene From Dunkirk Gives Me Chills

    This Scene From Dunkirk Gives Me Chills

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had an uncle who survived Dunkirk.he was terribly wounded though.

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    #64

    Saltwater Pool By The Sea

    Saltwater Pool By The Sea

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    #65

    I Just Imagine Swimming Around This And My Skin Crawls!

    I Just Imagine Swimming Around This And My Skin Crawls!

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dreadnought class battleship. I believe it's the Bismarck (or at least a painting of it)

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    #66

    Sunshine Skyway Over Tampa Bay

    Sunshine Skyway Over Tampa Bay

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    #67

    Friend Sent This From His Fishing Trip. Thought It Belonged Here

    Friend Sent This From His Fishing Trip. Thought It Belonged Here

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the rain makes it look like its a old/grainy picture :D that's cool

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    #68

    Satellite Image Of Dover Strait, Taken In 2001

    Satellite Image Of Dover Strait, Taken In 2001

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    #69

    A Render I Made

    A Render I Made

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    #70

    “Picture Of The Sea” By @sinsin08051

    “Picture Of The Sea” By @sinsin08051

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    #71

    Fiona Strikes Newfoundland, Canada

    Fiona Strikes Newfoundland, Canada

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    #72

    For The Cost Of About $60,000 You Can Live In A Wwi Seaport Off The Coast Of England Built Between 1915-1919

    For The Cost Of About $60,000 You Can Live In A Wwi Seaport Off The Coast Of England Built Between 1915-1919

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    #73

    Oh What The Hell

    Oh What The Hell

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    #74

    That Sinking Feeling

    That Sinking Feeling

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    #75

    Airplane Far Down

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So this is what happened to the airplane from Madagascar (the movie)?

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    #76

    Just Took This One And Thought You'd Like It

    Just Took This One And Thought You'd Like It

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    #77

    Netting The Deep

    Netting The Deep

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Artistically it's a stunning photograph. In reality it's so destructive.

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    #78

    The North Sea Is My Favourite Body Of Water

    The North Sea Is My Favourite Body Of Water

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine too. Stormy weather, sitting by the fireplace in a hut behind the deich.

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    #79

    A "Sinking Ship" Or "Low Fog"? Either Way, No Thanks!

    A "Sinking Ship" Or "Low Fog"? Either Way, No Thanks!

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    #80

    An AIs Interpretation Of Thalassophobia: "I Surrendered To The Tsunami Wave That Was About To Crash Upon Me"

    An AIs Interpretation Of Thalassophobia: "I Surrendered To The Tsunami Wave That Was About To Crash Upon Me"

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    #81

    Swimming In A Murky Lake

    Swimming In A Murky Lake

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    #82

    I Thought It Was A Zipper At First… Hard Pass

    I Thought It Was A Zipper At First… Hard Pass

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I recommend reading the comments on the original link...very entertaining.

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    #83

    Two Swimmers In The Deep Sea

    Two Swimmers In The Deep Sea

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    #84

    Water Visibility Is Just Enough To Creep Me Out (Golden Gardens Pier, Seattle)

    Water Visibility Is Just Enough To Creep Me Out (Golden Gardens Pier, Seattle)

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    #85

    Kayaking In A Lake With No Fish, 60m/196feet Deep In Some Areas

    Kayaking In A Lake With No Fish, 60m/196feet Deep In Some Areas

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    #86

    Lone Diver Beneath Lake Erie, Inspecting Sensors

    Lone Diver Beneath Lake Erie, Inspecting Sensors

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Misleading. This is a tank located in a mine. Not 2000 feet deep in water. It is possible to dive that deep but it requires EXTREMELY specialized eequipment

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    #87

    This Is One Of The Few Photos That Actually Makes Me Terrified Of The Ocean Even If This Is Extremely Unlikely To Happen

    This Is One Of The Few Photos That Actually Makes Me Terrified Of The Ocean Even If This Is Extremely Unlikely To Happen

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a photo though.....more like a photoshopped photo......

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