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What is thalassophobia, you may ask? Thalassophobia is a persistent and intense fear of deep water, such as the ocean or sea. What makes this phobia different from aquaphobia — the fear of water in general — is the fact that it centers on vastness, darkness, and depth. People who have this condition are not terrified of getting wet but rather of the might and mystique behind the waves.

It is, in fact, a scary thought — the endless depth of the ocean underneath your boat with unknown creatures filling the vast voids of unexplored seas. No, scratch that — you might even start getting uncomfortable just by looking at pictures depicting the endlessness of the deep blue seas! 

And if you were wondering what it is like to have thalassophobia or what images could cause this unsettling feeling, take a look at our selection of photos from the Thalassophobia subreddit. While we agree that at first glance, they are just beautiful, there indeed is a certain unsettling aura about them! 

How Do I Know If I Have Thalassophobia?

If you experience feelings of anxiety and fear about the sea or any other large body of water, chances are, you have thalassophobia. The fear you might be experiencing is usually disproportionate to the danger the water poses to you at a given moment - the body of water might be calm as a mirror and still give you these unsettling feelings. As for the symptoms, thalassophobia shares them with other specific phobias, such as claustrophobia, and includes:

  • Sudden onset of anxiety or fear;
  • Shaking and trembling;
  • Sweating;
  • Dry mouth;
  • Increased heart rate or heart palpitations;
  • Difficulty breathing, including hyperventilating;
  • Chest pain;
  • Fear of losing control.
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Orcas In The Waves

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Ria C.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is beautiful. Scary cause murder mammal in murder water. But beautiful nonetheless.

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This Seaweed Through Clear Water

This Seaweed Through Clear Water

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What is Thalassophobia Caused By? 

Thalassophobia could be caused by traumatic events, such as a childhood near-drowning experience, witnessing a shark attack, never learning to swim, or even being told scary stories of the ocean.

By associating a specific situation, such as being in deep water, with a panic response, over time, a phobia of that situation can develop.

However, if you’re unsure whether you do have thalassophobia or not, you can always take a thalassophobia test on the internet and discuss it with your mental health professional.

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"Uhhhh, There's More Than Just Kelp And Angelfish Down Here, Over"

"Uhhhh, There's More Than Just Kelp And Angelfish Down Here, Over"

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British Underwater Photographer Of The Year Winner 2022

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#9

Is To Me Or Are Black Tiled Pools Terrifying

Is To Me Or Are Black Tiled Pools Terrifying

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Pansexual Pancake (She/they)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Robert knew as soon as he had purchased that house that he had made a terrible mistake, he should have known better, he had watched so many horror movies, after all.

Mama Penguin
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks like a bottomless dark pool that will just engulf you in its darkness until you run out of air.

Just me
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is just no way I would jump in the pool of lost souls... Nope

Little Wonder
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would love that. Float some flowers in there, take some amazing photos.

Grace Austin
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are we sure this isn’t just a tinted mirror? Or is that wishful thinking?

Lisa Tetlow
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's definitely NOT you. If I can't see the bottom, I'm not going in.

Paul Ellis
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shoot the architect. Or better...drown them in their ridiculous pool. (easthetically it IS rather good, though!!!)

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

this is so scary because the water is just black at first i thot it wuz a mirror bro that one got me

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

Extremely dangerous because you cannot see how deep it is.

Torhild Sageng Hansen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember as a little girl, my mom would take me to a public indoor batn. There was a small pool there, with black tiles or black painted concrete bottom and walls. I still have occational nightmares of that pool.

Ev
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are scary, cuz it's sorta like an optical illusion.... The black tiles make it look like the water could go on forever.... But if u need assurances, check how many steps the stairs have before they reach the bottom of the pool 😂

Casey Payne
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Setting for a modern reimagining of Dante's Divine Comedy directed by Guillermo del Toro and David Lynch

Kara Owens
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...all the pool floaties are required to look like corpses, and fun noodles must resemble limbs, if you want to swim here. Them's the rules.

Ki Li
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would love this. I wouldn't let my kids in it though. Too scary to think you wouldn't see them if they went under

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

See "eels song - mighty boosh" on YouTube , of your not familiar with it already ...... It's not well known outside of UK.

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Mike Jacobs
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It reminds me of the Potion of Despair from Harry-Potter and the half blood prince. that big lake in the cave or whatever

Downunderdude
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Many years ago, I had a job which involved investigating complaints about the local government. A guy complained because the government wouldn't let him have a black pool instead of the usual blue. They explained that it was not uncommon for funnel web spiders (which can be fatal) to fall into the pool and live for up to a week. With a black pool, it would be impossible to see them. They also pointed that broken glass on the bottom would be invisible. Seemed reasonable to me so I told black pool guy 'tough, mate'.

Vicky Zar
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It LOOKS beautiful...... but I would be terrified even living near it. At least if it really looks like the picture. Maybe it's ok in real live standing beside it

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

Unhygienic as well as scary... How would you know if someone had done a nasty in it!!??!! Nope.

Mon Cheri
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s scary but if I ever get rich I might get something like this except not black

Mary
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There Are lights in the pool so I think it’d be cool!

Torrey Holman
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No thank you. I don't even like the dark blue tiled one's.

chachkimooch
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I didn't even know these existed. This would scare the bejeezus out of me.

Janet Graham
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a bit unnerving. I want to know what is in the water. Much worse than not being able to see in the ocean.

Nathan Shipman
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like a big pool of ink. And it probably makes you think there could be something in there, then you put your feet in and you realize it's just black tile.

JM
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yes. black pools are terrifying to me, too - see earlier comment about fear of things that could be IN the water.

Shirley Heyn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just put "Slim Aarons" name on the photo and it'll become a million dollar wanna-have!

Charlotte Leaver
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Terrfying, I have nightmares with those... you never know what is in the water.

Lisa Valen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly, I've never seen one before. I think it looks like a place of serenity.

Ruth Hutchison
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think jaws or piranhas or dead bodies! If I can’t see the bottom, I ain’t going in!

LynzCatastrophe
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The water is too still..... GERONIMO!!! (Uh, just tell me where the deep end is)

Susan Bosse
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a big ol nope from me. I do not like going in water I cannot see the bottom of. Never have. I'm creeped out right now just thinking about it. Thank being said, I do go in the ocean and lakes...just can't stand it...but I do make the effort.

Blackstone
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This doesn't look like a pool. Imagine thinking this was a floor.

Ann Golub
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It *it* me or… Stupid typo that renders the comment nonsensical

Mike Jacobs
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of the "potion of despair" in the Half blood prince

Seabeast
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The tile colour wouldn't bother me as long as the walls at the end had some sort of marker tiles. Otherwise it would be easy to misjudge the distance before doing a flip turn.

Péter Rózsahegyi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have a really dark blue (almost black) pool. Actually anything can be seen much better with a dark background. Except a black GoPro (experience).

Ellen Ranks
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've swum in a black pool, felt very nice, but it also had black tiles around it making it looking less like a bottomles pit.

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As we’ve mentioned in the beginning, it’s the mere thought about the depth of the ocean or creatures lurking in the bottom of a body of water that might cause thalassophobia, and the images from the Thalassophobia subreddit illustrate it really well. 

The group itself is very dedicated to the quality of its content and fostering a welcoming environment both for thalassophobes and ocean lovers. Interested to learn more about the community, we contacted the moderators of 'Thalassophobia', and they were kind enough to have a little chat with us.

"Our core mod group has 4 active members, which is a small team for a subreddit of our size," they told Bored Panda. "Compared to other subreddits of our size, we don't feel like we police posts or comments as much. The reason we do so little policing can probably be explained by our subreddit's niche context that revolves around a very specific set of inoffensive content.”

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Taken Off The Coast Of Southern California 2 Weeks Ago

Taken Off The Coast Of Southern California 2 Weeks Ago

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“We're just a bunch of people sharing stories, images, and videos of bodies of water that leave us in awe, wonder, and trepidation. Whenever we do police content, it's usually because it's a repost or focuses on a sea creature rather than the vastness of the ocean or the unknown depths of a body of water. We prefer for the ocean/water to play the primary role in content."

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The mods also said the 'Thalassophobia' community is very passionate and filled with both ocean-fearing and ocean-loving people. "Based on previous polls we've had in the subreddit, it's split roughly 50/50 between those [two groups]."

"Although half of the community loves the ocean, everyone understands that there are people with a fear of deep water, and everyone is respectful of that in their posts and comments. It's a great community to be a moderator in," they explained.

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The Deadliest Stream In The World - It Looks Normal, But Underneath It Is Full Of Caves Of Powerful Fast Moving Water That Will Drag You Down. 100% Fatality Rate

The Deadliest Stream In The World - It Looks Normal, But Underneath It Is Full Of Caves Of Powerful Fast Moving Water That Will Drag You Down. 100% Fatality Rate

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#15

When You Fear Of Flying And Your Fear Of Water Meet Each Other

When You Fear Of Flying And Your Fear Of Water Meet Each Other

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#16

Beach Weather Is Upon Us!

Beach Weather Is Upon Us!

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Why Is Deep Water So Scary? 

Although each one of us has different answers to the question, we have some thoughts about it, too. Deep water might appear frightful because of our inherited fear of the unknown — sounds simple, but it is still spooky. Then, there’s the factor of vulnerability as deep water and being in them makes us feel really small and exposed. 

Also, add the distinctive feeling of isolation when there’s nothing around you, just water, some more water, and a bit more of it, and you suddenly feel very alone and helpless. And lastly, the darkness of the bottom as if you’re staring right into the eye of the abyss. 

We think that any of these factors are a good enough reason to have an immense fear, so if you think you have thalassophobia, don’t worry — it’s completely okay to experience it. In fact, up to 12,5% of the population experience a specific phobia every year!

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Because All My Friends Say This Photo Of Me Freediving Gives Them The Willies

Because All My Friends Say This Photo Of Me Freediving Gives Them The Willies

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Start adding dark shapes in the backgrounds when you show them pictures. Items like Thomas the trains face, rubber duck, sushi rolls Cthulhu are common items that you could sneak in

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Jacob's Well In Texas

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Turt_Le
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It gives me the impression that you'd fall/sink/get pulled down if you swam over the opening as illogical as that sounds

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Guadalupe Island, The Most Terrifying Place On This Planet

Guadalupe Island, The Most Terrifying Place On This Planet

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Evelyn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*Remember there are more people bit by humans in NYC than by sharks in the world* Save the sharks!

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#30

There’s Something Particularly Terrifying About The Idea Of Water You Can’t Even Float In

There’s Something Particularly Terrifying About The Idea Of Water You Can’t Even Float In

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Izzy Curer
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They put these signs on the aeration tanks at water purification plants. While there have been a few people who have fallen in and drowned, whether or not aeration would cause a human not to float hadn't really been tested until more recently. It turns out humans can float in an aeration tank, and it's now thought that those who drowned died of other complications. They still keep the signs up, though, since the tanks are still dangerous in general, and also because they're full of icky water that no one should really want to be in.

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The Bottom Of An Iceberg

The Bottom Of An Iceberg

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Ash
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's beautiful. I know what it is, but I can convince my brain it's something else.

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#32

Whirlpools Are Actually Terrifying, You Guys

Whirlpools Are Actually Terrifying, You Guys

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#33

Swimming Next To A Ship In The Open Ocean, Miles From Land

Swimming Next To A Ship In The Open Ocean, Miles From Land

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Grace Austin
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That dude in the middle- is he drowning? Is he calling out for help? Is he waving to the camera? Is he voguing?

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#34

A Diver Riding A Giant Underwater Worm (Pyrosoma Atlanticum)

A Diver Riding A Giant Underwater Worm (Pyrosoma Atlanticum)

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#35

Brine Pools Are Just The Scariest Shit

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#36

Apparently This Is The Sunken Goddess Sculpture- That’s All I Know But Look At How Big It Is!

Apparently This Is The Sunken Goddess Sculpture- That’s All I Know But Look At How Big It Is!

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#37

Walked About 30 Minutes Out During Low Tide To Read This!

Walked About 30 Minutes Out During Low Tide To Read This!

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#38

This Is An Under-Ice Observation Tube In Mcmurdo Station, Antarctica

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Depth: Infinite Ft

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kids, who’s ready to go on the bottomless pit water slide? It feels like it never ends!

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#40

This Grounded Ship Looking Like A Giant Meg

This Grounded Ship Looking Like A Giant Meg

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#41

Anybody Who Wants To Take A Dip?

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#43

That Last Point Made Me Double Take

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#44

Fresh Water Always Creeped Me Out More Than The Ocean. The General Low Visibility And Feeling "Enclosed" With Whatever Was In The Water Was Always Gnawing At The Back Of My Mind.

Fresh Water Always Creeped Me Out More Than The Ocean. The General Low Visibility And Feeling "Enclosed" With Whatever Was In The Water Was Always Gnawing At The Back Of My Mind.

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ZentheOgre
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hah the myth about that particular dolphin. They are shapshifting tricksters that will try to drown you and turn you into a dolphin and then morph into you and take your place in your family.

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Flip (Floating Instrument Platform), A Ship Flipping Vertically To Study The Behavior Of Sound Waves Underwater

Flip (Floating Instrument Platform), A Ship Flipping Vertically To Study The Behavior Of Sound Waves Underwater

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#47

Going Through Old Pics, Thought I Would Drop This Here

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just a friendly shark debating if they are worth a selfie. (Upper right look for dark shape)

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#48

Black Lined Pools Are A Thing… And They’re Terrifying

Black Lined Pools Are A Thing… And They’re Terrifying

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#49

It's A Nice Peaceful Day Until You Get A Glimpse Of What Lies Beneath

It's A Nice Peaceful Day Until You Get A Glimpse Of What Lies Beneath

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#53

This Window In A Local Library That Goes Into A Creek

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Literally creeky Google translate says the sign reads: please don't climb in

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#54

A Warning Sign For Scuba Divers Deep Underwater

A Warning Sign For Scuba Divers Deep Underwater

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#56

When You Can’t Find It But It’s Right Under The Boat

When You Can’t Find It But It’s Right Under The Boat

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#58

Thought You Guys Might Like/Hate This Picture I Captured On My Drone

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#60

Would You Retrieve The Broom?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't jump in to get it you may end up in the secret dimension behind the Simpson's cupboard.

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#61

Who Knows What's Down There...

Who Knows What's Down There...

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#62

Suddenly, Out Of The Shadows

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#63

Literally A River, Under The Sea. Feeling Like Doubling Down On Your Thalassophobia?

Literally A River, Under The Sea. Feeling Like Doubling Down On Your Thalassophobia?

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#65

I Can't Stop Thinking About Whether It's Deeper Than The Height Of The Cave Walls

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder how sound behaves in there. I imagine the reverberations off the walls and water create perfect acoustical balance. Or at least I’d like to think so.

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#66

Gliese 1214 B Is A Planet Located 48 Light Years Away From The Sun. It Is Believed To Be 100% Ocean, Giving It The Nickname “The Waterworld”

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#68

A Quick Guide On What Thalassophobia Actually Is, By Me

A Quick Guide On What Thalassophobia Actually Is, By Me

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#69

Two Tiny Boats Floating Over An Underwater Cliff

Two Tiny Boats Floating Over An Underwater Cliff

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Naval Mine Found In Diving Trip

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are so many bombs that are missing! It is concerning, i am not even surprised.

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#71

This 200ft Deep Cenote I Swam In In Mexico

This 200ft Deep Cenote I Swam In In Mexico

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#73

Lighthouse In Portugal. This Is The Time Of The Year That The Waves Are Massive. Not On My Bucket List!!!

Lighthouse In Portugal. This Is The Time Of The Year That The Waves Are Massive. Not On My Bucket List!!!

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#74

You’re Off The Edge Of The Map Mate… Here There Be Monsters

You’re Off The Edge Of The Map Mate… Here There Be Monsters

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#75

Thalassophobia Can Be Lifesaving!

Thalassophobia Can Be Lifesaving!

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#76

This Photo From Time's Top 100 Photos Of 2021

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#78

I Absolutely Hate This

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#79

A Photo Of A Diver Exploring The Underside Of An Iceberg In Antarctica By Jill Heinerth. Apparently, They Went Inside A Cave In This Giant Iceberg. I Couldn't Imagine "Cave" Diving Inside An Iceberg That Floats In Nearly Black Water

A Photo Of A Diver Exploring The Underside Of An Iceberg In Antarctica By Jill Heinerth. Apparently, They Went Inside A Cave In This Giant Iceberg. I Couldn't Imagine "Cave" Diving Inside An Iceberg That Floats In Nearly Black Water

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#80

Well From 7000 Bc Preserved By Rising Sea Levels, At Atlit-Yam, Cyprus

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagine living there thousands of years ago unaware of what will happen to your living area

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#81

My Brother Sent Me This Picture Of Him At Work

My Brother Sent Me This Picture Of Him At Work

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#82

Cleveland Ledge Lighthouse, Falmouth, Massachusetts

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#83

My Wife Easing My Mil Closer To The Water After She Saw The Ocean For The First Time In 10 Years And It Made Her Feel “Dizzy”

My Wife Easing My Mil Closer To The Water After She Saw The Ocean For The First Time In 10 Years And It Made Her Feel “Dizzy”

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#84

A Popular Tourist Destination: Long Island, Bahamas Sinkhole.

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#87

Where I Live There Is A Lake Created By A Meteor Which Is 115 Meters Deep. This Is A Photo Our Free Press Released Of It. Not A Fan

Where I Live There Is A Lake Created By A Meteor Which Is 115 Meters Deep. This Is A Photo Our Free Press Released Of It. Not A Fan

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#88

Not Sure How Deep This Goes, But This Is Terrifying

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#90

Here's A Picture Of Me Sitting On A Tree Branch 120ft Deep In A Sinkhole

Here's A Picture Of Me Sitting On A Tree Branch 120ft Deep In A Sinkhole

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#91

I'm Surprised This Wasn't Posted Here Yet, Have Fun S**tting Yourself

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#92

It's So Weird Knowing The Hoover Dam Is This Deep. The White Line Is Where The Water Usually Is

It's So Weird Knowing The Hoover Dam Is This Deep. The White Line Is Where The Water Usually Is

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#93

I Don’t Want To Know Where Those Holes Lead To

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think those are windows. Some hotels have bars/ reception areas under their pool.

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I Still Don't Understand Why I Find This Image Terrifying

I Still Don't Understand Why I Find This Image Terrifying

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Jihana
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because you know what is going to happen to the diver when the engine starts

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#95

What Do You Think About Eating At This Restaurant In Norway?

What Do You Think About Eating At This Restaurant In Norway?

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#96

Seeing The Glacier Underwater Scares The S**t Out Of Me

Seeing The Glacier Underwater Scares The S**t Out Of Me

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#97

Asked An A. I. To Interpret Thalassophobia

Asked An A. I. To Interpret Thalassophobia

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#98

An Average 1,700 Containers Are Lost Overboard Every Year. Most Of Them Don't Sink, But Instead Hide Just Below The Surface, Held Up By Trapped Pockets Of Air. Without Radar, There's Nothing You Can Do If You're Going To Hit One At Night Except Pray It Doesn't Sink You.

An Average 1,700 Containers Are Lost Overboard Every Year. Most Of Them Don't Sink, But Instead Hide Just Below The Surface, Held Up By Trapped Pockets Of Air. Without Radar, There's Nothing You Can Do If You're Going To Hit One At Night Except Pray It Doesn't Sink You.

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Reh Thomas
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It seems bizarre that millions of people have smartphones, electric vehicles etc that track yet no one has developed a way to trace lost containers to the ship that transported them. Furthermore find a way to routinely retrieve them. It’s not rocket science. Clearly cost and laziness outweigh interest in protecting the environment. It’s inexcusable.

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#99

Figurehead Of 500-Year-Old Wreck Is A Sea Monster Swallowing A Screaming Man

Figurehead Of 500-Year-Old Wreck Is A Sea Monster Swallowing A Screaming Man

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#101

Ladder To Lower Cave System, Cascade Caverns

Ladder To Lower Cave System, Cascade Caverns

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#102

Hey Frank..did You Hear A Cracking Sound?

Hey Frank..did You Hear A Cracking Sound?

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#103

Imagine You’re All Alone In The Fog, Get Stuck Fast And Hear The Siren

Imagine You’re All Alone In The Fog, Get Stuck Fast And Hear The Siren

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Lou Cam
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it Morcambe Bay? That incident with the trafficked winkle pickers a few years back terrifies me.

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#104

I Finally Found This Particular Image. Something About Pools Gets Me Too

I Finally Found This Particular Image. Something About Pools Gets Me Too

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#107

Hit An Eerie Patch Of Calm About 20 Miles From The Mainland. Just Flat And Deep In All Directions

Hit An Eerie Patch Of Calm About 20 Miles From The Mainland. Just Flat And Deep In All Directions

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#108

Bahahha *loses Consciousness*

Bahahha *loses Consciousness*

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#109

This Is Me In Gavdos, Greece On The Southernmost Point Of Europe. Across The See Is Libya And Nothing Else Between

This Is Me In Gavdos, Greece On The Southernmost Point Of Europe. Across The See Is Libya And Nothing Else Between

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#110

This Picture I Took From Below The Diving Pier In A Lake Looks Very Eerie

This Picture I Took From Below The Diving Pier In A Lake Looks Very Eerie

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#111

"That Is Not Dead Which Can Eternal Lie" - Ussr, Circa 1970s. A Large Monument Of Lenin, Sunk In The Black Sea After The Dissolution Of The Soviet Union

"That Is Not Dead Which Can Eternal Lie" - Ussr, Circa 1970s. A Large Monument Of Lenin, Sunk In The Black Sea After The Dissolution Of The Soviet Union

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#112

Dean’s Blue Hole

Dean’s Blue Hole

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#113

An Abandoned Observation Tower At Coral Island, Nassau, Bahamas

An Abandoned Observation Tower At Coral Island, Nassau, Bahamas

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#114

I Don't Know If Ocean Whirlpools Are Fictional, But Damn

I Don't Know If Ocean Whirlpools Are Fictional, But Damn

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#115

Uss Olympia... This Photo Makes Me Really Uncomfortable

Uss Olympia... This Photo Makes Me Really Uncomfortable

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LynzCatastrophe
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Props to the person taking the picture. Now get your butts back inside before the storm hits.

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#116

Last Freedive Trip - Does This Give Anyone The Chills?

Last Freedive Trip - Does This Give Anyone The Chills?

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#118

I Was Having So Much Fun I Forgot How Far From Our Airbnb Island I Wandered

I Was Having So Much Fun I Forgot How Far From Our Airbnb Island I Wandered

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Inigo Montoya
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Airbnb island? Did they charge you a ridiculous cleaning fee too?

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#119

Cool Image Of Just How Big Boats Are!

Cool Image Of Just How Big Boats Are!

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#120

Cruise Ship Mts Oceanos Sinks Off The Coast Of South Africa, 4 August 1991

Cruise Ship Mts Oceanos Sinks Off The Coast Of South Africa, 4 August 1991

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#121

The Arch Of The Blue Hole In Egypt Which Has Claimed The Lives Of An Estimated 130 People From 1997-2012

The Arch Of The Blue Hole In Egypt Which Has Claimed The Lives Of An Estimated 130 People From 1997-2012

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#123

This Buoy Bobs On 20 Feet/6m Swells In The Bering Sea Waters Of Alaska - Photo By Corey Arnold

This Buoy Bobs On 20 Feet/6m Swells In The Bering Sea Waters Of Alaska - Photo By Corey Arnold

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Call Me Mars
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I lived across the street from the Turnagain Arm in Alaska. The waves that I would see would cause the tsumani warning to go off.

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#125

This Photo I Took After The Recent Floods In Australia

This Photo I Took After The Recent Floods In Australia

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Isla
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was in Melbourne at the time but I’m lucky I wasn’t in that house that was floating down the road

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#126

Who Wants To Drive It Like This

Who Wants To Drive It Like This

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#127

80.5000 S, 94.0000 W By Alex Konstad

80.5000 S, 94.0000 W By Alex Konstad

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#128

These Steps From A Boardwalk Into The Atlantic Ocean

These Steps From A Boardwalk Into The Atlantic Ocean

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#129

Creaks Are The Cries Of A Vessel Claimed By The Sea

Creaks Are The Cries Of A Vessel Claimed By The Sea

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StregAnna
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The tragedy of the Costa Concordia :( the depth of human stupidity.

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#130

This Massive Capsizing Ship (Mv Princess) Is Easily Obscured Under What Is Barely The Very Surface Of The Ocean Depths

This Massive Capsizing Ship (Mv Princess) Is Easily Obscured Under What Is Barely The Very Surface Of The Ocean Depths

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ᶜʰᵃᵒᵗⁱᶜ ˡᵉᵍᵃˡ
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ammunition ship. Look it up. MASSIVE. star trek enterprise size 🤣 (anyone know what you call the fear of space now . . ?)

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#132

An A. I. Generated Image Using The Keyword Thalassophobia

An A. I. Generated Image Using The Keyword Thalassophobia

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#133

The Stairs To My Nightmares

The Stairs To My Nightmares

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#134

“Oil Rocks” (“The Soviet Atlantis”) Is An Industrial Settlement Consisting Of Platforms Built On The Caspian Sea, 40 Km From The Nearest Coast Of Azerbaijan. The City Is Home To 2000 People Today

“Oil Rocks” (“The Soviet Atlantis”) Is An Industrial Settlement Consisting Of Platforms Built On The Caspian Sea, 40 Km From The Nearest Coast Of Azerbaijan. The City Is Home To 2000 People Today

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#135

Cave Divers In An Underwater Cave Near The Yucatan Peninsula By Daniel Riordan-Araujo

Cave Divers In An Underwater Cave Near The Yucatan Peninsula By Daniel Riordan-Araujo

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#137

I Took A Photo Of The Caribbean Sea

I Took A Photo Of The Caribbean Sea

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#138

Me Drifting In The Sea While A Storm Is Approaching Quickly

Me Drifting In The Sea While A Storm Is Approaching Quickly

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#139

This Image Posted By Reef On Instagram

This Image Posted By Reef On Instagram

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#140

Just Trying To Trigger Myself In Photoshop

Just Trying To Trigger Myself In Photoshop

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#142

Taiwanese Athletes In Aida Diving Competition

Taiwanese Athletes In Aida Diving Competition

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