The deep sea is full of bizarre anomalies that we simply can't explain. And it makes
sense. Not only have the many oceans been left unexplored, many lakes and other bodies
of water are rife with secrets waiting to be discovered. From strange sounds coming
from the mysterious ocean to mysterious sea creatures, even when scientists make discoveries,
they're still left with tons of questions. It's a mysterious and weird world out there!
So, get ready to scratch your head, cause I'm Mike with List25 and here are 25 Bizarre
Deep Sea Anomalies That Can't Be Explained.
25. Four Submarine Disappearances of 1968
In 1968, four submarines from different countries mysteriously disappeared. They were USS Scorpion,
INS Dakar, French Submarine Minerve, and Soviet K-129. Reasons behind their disappearances
remain shrouded in mystery with several theories including secret attacks from the Soviets
and design flaws.
24. Cannibal Shark in Australia
Australian scientists reported a strange anomaly about one of their tagged 9-foot-long great
white sharks. Called "Shark Alpha," their shark tag ended up washing up on shore four
months after they tagged the shark. The data suggested some unknown creature ate the shark.
They assumed it was a cannibal great white, but they aren't for certain.
23. Sycamore Knoll
Called the "Sycamore Knoll," this anomaly was discovered using Google Earth. It's 2,000
feet below the surface of the water and looks like a Greek structure with several pillars.
While UFOlogists believe it's the holy grail of discoveries, geologists didn't think much
was special about it. The coordinates are 34Â° 1â€™23.31â€³N 118Â° 59â€™45.64â€³W.
22. Atlantis of Japan
In Japan, when divers went looking for hammerhead sharks, they found something else. At around
490 feet by 130 feet and 90 feet high, a monument or ancient structure sat beneath the water.
Since its discovery, scholars have argued about its creation, some saying it was naturally
made, while others thinking it was man-made. Those who say it's man-made claim the site
is over 9,000 years old and submerged underwater due to tectonic activity.
21. Baikal Lake
Up in the northern part of Siberia, this lake is one of the oldest known in the world, dated
at 25 million years old. Many mysteries surround this lake, including a creature the native
people call Lusud-Khan which translates as Water Dragon Master. Early Chinese explorers
and even modern fishermen have reported sightings of this sea creature. In addition, a stone
slab dating back to the 3rd and 9th century BCE depicts a mysterious water creature.
20. Milky Sea Phenomenon
For years, sailors have mentioned the Milky Sea Phenomenon, describing it as pale, milky,
glowing waters stretching for as far as the eye can see. Scientists chalked it up to a
tall tale until 1995 when the S.S. Lima recorded it happening. While they've figured out it's
the gathering of luminous bacteria, they're not sure why they gather in such large numbers
in the first place.
19. Upsweep
Scientists first discovered a sound in 1991 that isn't whales or ship vibrations. They
called it "Upsweep," and it's mystified them for decades. It's been detected from one end
of the Pacific to the other. While they hypothesize it's the sound of seawater coming into contact
with lava, they are not certain.
18. Ocean X
Discovered by Swedish explorer Peter Lindberg and his Ocean X team, the Baltic Sea Anomaly
is a Millenium Falcon-looking structure that could be 140,000 years old. It looks like
a huge rock, but some believe it's made of metal and could be an extraterrestrial crash
site.
17. Legendary Lost City Of Heracleion
Off the coast of Alexandria, researchers exhumed a lost and ancient city called Heracleion.
Several ruins, statues, and artifacts were found, including gold coins and a temple of
the god Amun-Gereb. It has an obscure history, and no one knows how it ended up underwater.
16. Mound in the Sea of Galilee
Submerged about 30 feet (9 meters) under the Sea of Galilee is a mysterious circular structure
that scientists can't explain. It's made from basalt rocks and in the form of a cone. Some
believe the water was lower in ancient times, and the cone could have been an important
monument.
15. Lake Vostok
Buried 4,000 meters below Antarctic ice, this lake was confirmed to exist in 1993 thanks
to satellite-based radar. Since it has been untouched by the outside world for so long,
many speculate if it has prehistoric life forms, fossils, or other clues to Earth's
past. There's even a possibility fish live in the lake. No one really knows for sure.
14. Structure in Lake Macdonald, Ontario
About 40 feet (12 meters) below the surface of Lake MacDonald in Ontario, Canada, lies
a giant boulder on top of several baseball-sized stones. The larger rock is roughly 1,000 pounds
(453 kg). Originally, geologists thought it was naturally made, but upon further inspection,
they realized it was likely man-made. Who made it and why remains a mystery.
13. Cubaâ€™s Underwater City
Off Cuba's coast in the waters of Cabo de San Antonio, scientists have discovered unusual
formations of smooth blocks, crests, and geometric shapes. The structures are under about 2,500
feet (750 meters) of water. Scientists examining the site believe it's difficult to explain
the structures from a geological standpoint.
12. Lake Michiganâ€™s Stonehenge
In 2007, a professor of underwater archaeology at Northwestern Michigan University College
discovered a weird formation of rocks underneath the surface of Lake Michigan. Most of the
lake bed is entirely empty except for these rocks lining up almost perfectly. After exhuming
one of the rocks, scientists believe one of them had a petroglyph of a mastodon carved
into it.
11. The Whistle
In 1997, researchers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration discovered
a low whistle noise. Both the location and source are unknown.
10. Bimini Road
Off the coast of Bimini in the Bahamas is a stone structure underneath the water that
looks eerily like a road. Scientists visited the site and studied it. While some say it's
possible it was formed naturally, others aren't so sure. Many believe it could be a lost city
or even the lost city of Atlantis.
9. Gulf of Khambhat Discovery
In 2002, off the coast of India, marine scientists discovered archaeological remains they said
could be part of a long lost civilization over 9,000 years old. If true, it predates
the oldest known structures by 5,000 years, totally rewriting history.
8. Lost Locomotives
In 1985, while Captain Paul Hepler scanned the New Jersey ocean floor on his vessel,
the Venture III, he discovered several unusual objects. Turns out, he found some of the oldest
trains in American history. Little is known, however, about their origins or how they ended
up at the bottom of the sea.
7. Wilkes Island
Using Google Earth, investigators spotted what looks like a large staircase on the Antarctic
location of Wilkes Island. Since its discovery, speculation has abounded about its origins
and purpose. The most reasonable of theories suggest it's an impact crater. Others, however,
have gone so far as to say it's an old Nazi base or a UFO site.
6. Circular Anomalies
Off of the coast of Florida, North Carolina, and Belize, investigators have discovered
circular objects on Google Earth. Some have noted they could be ancient stone structures
similar to those found in Saudi Arabia. If so, the underwater structures would be better
preserved than those on land.
5. Julia
Recorded in 1999, the sound called "Julia" lasted for roughly fifteen seconds before
it disappeared. Heard by the Equatorial Pacific Ocean hydrophone array, some think it might
have been an iceberg.
4. Slow Down
Recorded on May 19, 1997, the sound lasted around seven minutes before decreasing in
frequency. Some think it could be a giant squid, while others point to the source as
an iceberg. The sound has been heard on several occasions.
3. Purple Orb
Researchers of the Ocean Exploration Trust discovered a bizarre purple orb at the bottom
of the Pacific Ocean near California. While the scientists joked it was a spider egg or
a tiny octopus, the latest research indicates it might be a velutinid, a type of snail.
2. The Disappearing Island of Bermeja
For hundreds of years, the island of Bermeja could easily be found in the Gulf of Mexico
near the Yucatan Peninsula. However, now all that's found in that location is water, suggesting
it disappeared, but no one really knows where it went. When Mexican officials researched
the location of the island, they found no evidence it ever existed at all, questioning
the old maps that said it did. Many theories exist about its location, including a conspiracy
by the CIA to make it disappear to the possibility that it never existed in the first place.
1. Whales Singing Deeper
Blue whale singing is usually intended to attract a mate, and over the past forty years,
over seven different blue whale populations have been recorded singing at a deeper frequency
than before. Scientists don't understand why. Some think it could be related to population
density and competition.
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