Scientists Uncover the Deepest Blue Hole on Earth—And What Lies in Its Depths Remains a Mystery

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Scientists Uncover the Deepest Blue Hole on Earth—And What Lies in Its Depths Remains a Mystery

The Taam Ja’ blue hole, a massive underwater chasm in Chetumal Bay on the eastern coast of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, has just been identified as the deepest blue hole in the world. Previously estimated at 275 meters, recent scientific measurements indicate it is at least 420 meters deep, significantly surpassing the previous record-holder, China’s Dragon Hole, which reaches 301 meters. However, due to technical limitations, researchers suspect…