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A team of researchers discovered the deepest blue hole on Earth in Chetumal Bay, Mexico, reaching over 420 meters deep, but its bottom remains unexplored due to technological limitations, highlighting the vast unknowns of oceanic caves and ecosystems.
The Taam Ja’ Blue Hole in Chetumal Bay, Mexico, has been identified as the deepest known blue hole, reaching depths of at least 1,380 feet. This discovery could reveal a network of underwater caves and tunnels, potentially housing unknown ecosystems. Scientists are eager to explore further, as the blue hole's unique layers suggest connections to other submerged formations, offering insights into marine biodiversity and life in extreme environments.
Scientists have discovered the world's second-largest blue hole, Taam Ja', in Mexico, which could provide a window into life on other planets. Blue holes are vertical marine caves that were carved over thousands of years by glacial runoff during the Ice Age. Taam Ja' spans an area of 147,000 square feet with a depth of 900 feet, making it the second deepest known blue hole in the world. These ultramarine portals are filled with the deadly gas hydrogen sulfide, making it perilous for people to venture into the abyss sans the proper equipment.
The world's second-deepest blue hole, Taam ja', has been discovered in the bay of Chetumal in Mexico, with a depth of 274 meters. The blue hole has a surface area of 13,690 square meters and features very steep sides with 80-degree slopes. It is notably deeper than the famous Great Blue Hole off the coast of Belize. Scientists plan to study the microbial diversity of the waters and understand what kind of life lives here. Blue holes were formed during the last Ice Age when sea levels were over 100 meters lower than the present-day.