The unfathomable depths of the ocean evoke a sense of wonder and fear. Within the boundless expanse of those azure waters, countless mysteries remain concealed.
Thalassophobia, or the fear of the ocean, is a commonly experienced phenomenon. You might not think you have it, but after seeing these photos, you'll know you do.
The ocean symbolizes an immense and disquieting world, obscured by an abundance of unknowns. The following images capture the enigmatic world of the deep ocean and other aquatic bodies, sure to send shivers down your spine.
1. "The Pit" - A cenote (natural pit or sinkhole) in Tulum, Mexico
2. Just watching this chain sink endlessly is unsettling
3. This swimming hole in Texas not only serves as an idyllic spot for a dip but also as the gateway to an underwater cave system
4. Oh that's a TAIL
5. Rebreather diving, Eastern Slovakia
6. The Blue Grotto, also known as the Blue Cave, is a waterlogged sea cave in a small bay called Balun in Croatia
7. Japan experienced a chilling incident in March 2011, where a massive tsunami, resembling a wall of jet-black water, overwhelmed the seawall
8. Entrance to Laguna Kaan Luum, a transparent, shallow lake with shining waters, in Mexico
9. Ocean's Shelter (a natural campsite), Positano, Italy
10. Lake Leitisvatn in Faroe Islands. Stunningly beautiful yet scary
11. A ladder in a flooded quarry
12. Abandoned mine shafts at Lake Superior Thunder Bay, Ontario
13. An abandoned underwater mine
14. A submerged elephant statue. Dahab, Egypt
15. Big wave surfing is hard to watch
16. Spooky!
