We will explore the signs, causes, and effective coping strategies to conquer thalassophobia and embrace the beauty of the ocean.
It is so funny to think only 10 years ago I had barely set foot in the ocean. This amazing expanse of water has a lot to answer for. I think we all know someone (if it isn't ourselves) who has a fear of the ocean. This fear can take a while to overcome but I promise it is worth it if you do. Here's how I did it.
Whale Tail
Whale Tail
Fear of deep water is very real and it is called thalassophobia. Click on this article to learn more about this phobia and see the pictures illustrating it.
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Should we blame this on the movie 'Jaws'? Many people have a fear of the ocean and what lies beneath it. How can you cope with this?
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You probably know that humans have only explored about 5% of the world’s oceans. But did you know that the number of viruses in the ocean outnumbers the amount of stars in the Milky Way? Or how about the fact that the deepest part of the ocean stretches down about 36,200 feet? How much do you know about hydrothermal vents? As it turns out, these deep sea vents can reach temperatures of up to 700 degrees Fahrenheit. But don’t worry, if you ever made it that far down, you’d likely be crushed by the water pressure before you were melted.
Fear of deep water is very real and it is called thalassophobia. Click on this article to learn more about this phobia and see the pictures illustrating it.
Fear of deep water is very real and it is called thalassophobia. Click on this article to learn more about this phobia and see the pictures illustrating it.
