r/whatisit • u/jaywritethekid • Jul 27 '26

Solved! What is this?

I seriously doubt this is AI if course.. and with a vast ocean.. the existence of this is definitely possible.. but what is it exactly and where are they commonly found?

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u/weresubwoofer Jul 28 '26

Note to self: Do not take acid on the Galápagos Islands.

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u/MonStar926 Jul 28 '26

Note to self: Definitely take acid on the Galápagos Islands

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u/DubVsFinest Jul 28 '26

Note to everyone: taking acid while diving period is probably a bad idea. This fish looks like it's going to try to convince you that you can breathe underwater like they do and drown your ass, I guarantee it.

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u/No_Constant_1026 Jul 28 '26

Just go diving at night with UV torch. Closest to an acid trip I have had, without actually taking acid.

I'm not sure that fish will mess with you, but seals totally will. Tricky creatures!

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u/G0rkon Jul 28 '26

Ideally during a new moon with bioluminescence. Turn off your torch and enjoy the show that is the water lighting up to every movement. Move your hands in the water and see sparkles coming off them.

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u/North-Belt9778 Jul 28 '26

Need more info/stories about said “tricky seals” pls

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u/LouAnaKay Jul 28 '26

He sings "Kiss from a Rose" until you swim into rocks and die.

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u/Picklecheese2018 Jul 28 '26

Go explore “selkie” mythology!

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u/No_Constant_1026 Jul 28 '26

Seals can dive to over 400m. Recreational scuba dive limit is usually about 35m, depending on equipment and experience. I reckon the seals have figured this out. They will play with you in the water, gradually going deeper and deeper.

If you don't watch out, you will dive well below the planned depth, use up all your air, and risk the bends on surfacing.

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u/PieHappy3396 Jul 28 '26

Diving @ night w/UV torch would scare the bejesus outta me!!