All articles tagged with #great blue hole
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Live Science
An astronaut captured a space view of Lighthouse Reef in Belize, showcasing its whale-shaped atoll and the famous Great Blue Hole, a massive underwater sinkhole with significant geological and ecological importance, explored by divers and scientists alike.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Divers exploring Belize's Great Blue Hole, a giant marine sinkhole, discovered a layer of toxic hydrogen sulfide at the bottom, preventing oxygen from reaching deeper. Among the trash found were a two-liter Coke bottle, a lost GoPro camera, and the bodies of two divers who were previously lost in the hole. The expedition also revealed stalactites, indicating that the Blue Hole was once a dry cave. The discoveries serve as a stark reminder of the dangers of climate change and plastic pollution, with billionaire Richard Branson emphasizing the need to address single-use plastic.