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Deepest Under-Ocean Blue Hole
Context:
Renowned journal “Frontiers in Marine Science”, published Earth’s Deepest underwater sinkhole has been found in Chetumal Bay (Mexico). It is called the Taam Ja’ Blue Hole.
About Taam Ja’ Blue Hole
- Deepest Sinkhole:It extends to 420 metres below sea level (1,380 feet).
- Location: It lies on Yucatan Peninsula in Chetumal Bay.
What are Blue Holes?
- Blue Holes are diverse biological communities full of marine life, including corals, sponges, mollusks, sea turtles, sharks, etc.
- Its opening can be several hundred feet underwater.
- It was originally reported by fishermen and recreational drivers and not by scientists or researchers.
- Prediscoveries: It was originally thought to be around 900 feet deep.
- Breaking Record: This discovery surpasses Sansha Yongle Blue Hole which lies in the South China Sea