It is also somewhat of an unfair assertion. Throughout history, civilizations have gazed upon the moon in wonderment and curiosity, mesmerized by its phases and cratered appearance. When attentions turned to the oceans, however, people were mostly presented with a featureless expanse of waves and weather—a place where sealife dwelled and monsters laid in wait. The small glimpses our ancestors had into the unknown depths became a rich source of legend and myth.
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By Tim Taylor, President & Founder, Tiburon Subsea Research / Lost 52 Project
