On the first expedition beyond the shallow waters surrounding the islands, using decades-old maps with serious errors and entire areas missing, scientists discovered a massive "blue hole" stretching to depths of 6,000m (19,700 ft), with untouched coral reefs and sea creatures that had never been seen before.
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Unique sea creatures and corals found off Caribbean islands

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On the first expedition beyond the shallow waters surrounding the islands, using decades-old maps with serious errors and entire areas missing, scientists discovered a massive “blue hole” stretching to depths of 6,000m (19,700 ft), with untouched coral reefs and sea creatures that had never been seen before.

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