Scientists say they have identified what could be the deepest blue hole ever recorded, located off the coast of the Yucatán Peninsula. The underwater sinkhole, known as the Taam Ja' Blue Hole, has been measured to a depth of at least 1,380 feet (420 metres), according to a study published in Frontiers in Marine Science. Researchers say the true depth remains unknown, as … [Read more...] about Scientists identify deepest known blue hole off Mexico’s coast
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The Mighty Beater: A Look at a Blue Whale’s 181 kg Heart
The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) holds the title of the largest animal to have ever lived on Earth. But what truly sets this magnificent marine giant apart is its astonishing heart—an organ so massive that it weighs as much as a grand piano and is powerful enough to pump 60 gallons of blood per beat. A Heart as Heavy as a Baby Elephant The blue whale’s heart weighs … [Read more...] about The Mighty Beater: A Look at a Blue Whale’s 181 kg Heart