Obsession of the Day : Underwater Worlds

Planet Earth is plentiful with forgotten cities. Piles of ruins often help us to unravel the mysteries of ancient lifestyles. At times, we find these cities amidst dust and rubble in what was perceived to be uncharted territory. As such, the excavation of places like caves is incredibly common. Archaeologists dig deep into the histories of past civilizations and utilize their findings when making decisions for our future. Many of their discoveries are made on solid ground. But what about those finds that are buried just a tiny bit deeper? Like, for example, the awe inspiring remnants that send us deep down into the depths of the ocean, searching for answers. Here is a look at these underwater worlds, the beautifully abandoned cities floating just beneath the surface.

Underwater Worlds by Definition

By definition, an underwater world must be beneath the surface of a mass of water, below the line of a vessel in order to qualify. Many of these cities submerged reveal artifacts that date back tens of thousands of years. An unfathomable number of these types of cities have already been found and evidence suggests that this journey has only just begun.

Why We’re Obsessed With Them

These underwater worlds are remarkable for a wide variety of different reasons from where they are located to how they are examined and ultimately, the discoveries they yield. Were it not for the excavation of oceanic remnants, we would know a lot less about marvelous historical figures like Lord Krishna, Cleopatra, Noah and more. Discoveries made in the ocean’s depths turn facts to fiction and vice versa. They answer questions and raise even more questions. Most importantly, they keep us coming back for more.

People Continue To Risk Their Lives Exploring Underwater Cities

Deep sea exploration is certainly not for the weak at heart but somebody has to take the plunge. Brave nautical voyagers face a vast number of threats that constantly put their safety at risk and their lives on the line in the process. To give you a brief explanation of the world they’re submerged into, here’s a description of a typical nautical deep environment:

• Extreme temperatures— from the very hot (752 degrees Fahrenhe it in the deep sea) to the extraordinarily cold (32-38 degrees Fahrenheit in the deep polar ocean)
• Limited vision— pitch black on all sides with the ever present hazard of floating debris and carnivorous sea creatures lurking at every corner
• Floating debris— as noted above
• The possibility of faulty equipment— in addition to natural dangers, deep sea and ocean divers also face a myriad of man made menaces such as faulty equipment causing short circuits, loss of oxygen, explosion, implosion and more.

To spite it all, many science enthusiasts see these risks as a necessary evil. Sylvia Earle, owner of Deep Ocean Exploration Inc. argues that the absence of risk in regards to oceanic discovery could cause us to miss finding key information related to mankind, ocean life, the environment and more. “What really is at risk is our future,” she concludes.