A 30-meter sediment core from Belize's Great Blue Hole reveals 5,700 years of hurricane history, showing a sharp rise in ...

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A thin lens of fresh water—supplied ... crocodile skull—an animal no longer found in the Bahamas—from sediment in Sawmill Sink. Nearly oxygen free, blue holes preserve bones intact.

It's called the Great Blue Hole ... Underneath that there's no oxygen, no life, and down there we found conchs and conch shells and hermit crabs that had fallen into the hole and suffocated ...

They often appear as a dark blue colour due to its depth, creating a distinct visual contrast against the surrounding water ...

The center will include interactive exhibits, educational programs and indoor and outdoor learning spaces. Funding for the project comes from the Hays County Parks and Open Space Bond.

"There's really no bad time to dive in the Great Blue Hole," Melgar said, though he recommends late November through March for the most ideal water conditions. This is when cloud-free skies and ...

Our goal was to map one of the world’s unique ecosystems: underwater caves, aka “blue holes.” Their biogeochemistry creates hot spots for extremophile life-forms. They also contain fossils ...

Travelers should note, while there have been no official reports of leptospirosis ... can contract through contaminated water, soil, drinks or food. Blue Hole is open daily Saturday through ...

The blue hole that gives the park its name is a deep pool of crystal clear water with fishes and mangroves galore, surrounded by cliffs, wildlife and natural vegetation. The sights alone are ...