Off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico is where the world’s second-deepest blue hole has been discovered. Dubbed ‘Taam Ja,’ which means ‘deep water’ in Maya, this blue hole has little oxygen, and sunlight only shines on the surface. Such extreme conditions haven’t managed to restrict life in these gigantic voids, as the life-forms have adapted to the low-oxygen environment. Blue holes are underwater sinkholes that can be massive in size and often deep as several skyscrapers. These giant voids are named after their indigo centers and light blue perimeters. Blue holes are believed to be formed during the … Continue reading Taam Ja Mysterious Depths: Exploring the World’s Second-Deepest Blue Hole