the bloop

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yesterday was the first time i've heard of the bloop.  it's an extremely loud, unidentified sound recorded in the south pacific in 1997.  (if you follow the link, be sure to listen to the audio clip on the right hand side)

the bloop is one of many unidentified sounds recorded in the ocean.  my imagination immediately conjures cthulhu or some other malevolent leviathan, though that's probably the least likely explanation.  still, there's plenty we don't know about the ocean.  most remains unexplored and unmapped.

the open ocean fills me with awe and fear.  i'm aware i'm floating over an unfathomably deep abyss.  a short distance below is crushing pressure and endless darkness.  the environment is as foreign and hostile as the vacuum of space, yet creatures live there.  exotic, terrifying creatures that resemble nightmares more than fish.

the text in the below graphic is difficult to read, but the images provide perspective on the depth of the ocean.  the tiny dot at the surface represents a 6-foot tall person.

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