Cryptozoology: Sea Monsters

Given that many of the world’s oceans and seas are largely unexplored, it is perhaps no surprise that tales of strange “sea monsters” still remain with us today, much the same as they have for as long as humans took to the waters in antiquity. And this is very much reflected in the creation stories and myths from all around the world.

We have all heard, for example, the legends of the Loch Ness Monster. And many of us, if only in fascinating fictional stories as children, will have heard of giant octopuses attacking entire ships and their crew.

The fact is, though, there have been tentative discoveries made that suggest some truth in these tales of giant and monstrous aquatic creatures. And furthermore, a wealth of accounts and testimonies from people who claim to have seen these strange creatures themselves exist. There are even accounts, admittedly debated by some, from military expeditions that speak of huge creatures that appeared out of the water before attacking their respective boats or submarines.

Although some of the outlandish claims might ultimately prove to be exactly that, there is serious study among some scientists as to the possibility that at least some of the sightings might be authentic and that some of these strange sea monsters may be lurking around in the depths of the worlds seas, lakes, and oceans…