Neptune Memorial Reef Established: The Neptune Memorial Reef, located off the coast of Miami, offers a unique burial option for cremated remains, allowing families to visit their loved ones underwater.
Venus Flytrap Anemone Discovered: The Venus flytrap anemone, a carnivorous aquatic plant, captures and digests small fish and organic matter using harpoon-like structures.
SS Montgomery Shipwreck Hazard: The SS Montgomery, a World War II shipwreck off the coast of Sheerness, UK, remains a danger due to its cargo of 1,400 tons of explosives, posing a risk of triggering a tsunami.
Ancient Roman City Ruins Found: Underwater ruins of Neapolis, an ancient Roman city in modern-day Turkey, were discovered, revealing artifacts in excellent condition from a tsunami that struck around 365 A.D.
Treasure Recovery from SS Gairsoppa: A deep-sea exploration team successfully recovered 48 tons of silver from the SS Gairsoppa, a British cargo ship sunk during World War II, netting a significant financial gain.
Ghosts of War in Chuuk Lagoon: The underwater cemetery in Chuuk Lagoon, Micronesia, contains over 50 sunken ships and planes from World War II, serving as a haunting reminder of the battle’s devastation.
Jacob’s Well Cave System Risks: Jacob’s Well in Texas is known for its complex cave system, where at least nine divers have died, highlighting the dangers of underwater exploration without proper training.