Apple Watch Ultra 2, WWII Artifacts & Whale Rescue

In Today's Email:

• Apple Watch Ultra 2: Dive Deeper with New Freediving Tracking

• Underwater Exploration Reveals Unexploded WWII Artifacts Off Guam's Coast

• Whale Entangled Off South Africa's Coast: A Dramatic Four-Hour Rescue Operation

Apple Watch Ultra 2: Dive Deeper with New Freediving Tracking

🌊 Deep Dive with Apple Watch Ultra: If you've been scuba diving with the Apple Watch Ultra, it's time to take it a notch deeper—literally. Apple recently dropped the news about the Apple Watch Ultra 2's capabilities, including a nifty feature that lets you track freediving sessions up to 130 feet deep. And here's a fun twist: the Oceanic+ app introduces the "Stealth mode" to dim your screen underwater, ensuring you don't spook those fishies during your dive.

Underwater Exploration Reveals Unexploded WWII Artifacts Off Guam's Coast

Diving into history, literally! Researchers have stumbled upon a vast collection of unexploded mortar shells and artillery from World War II off the coast of Guam. These remnants, remnants of fierce battles during the Japanese invasion, are not just discarded artifacts but live bombs, some of which missed their mark. And while the oceanic museum of the past might pique the curiosity of many, it's best to admire from a distance. As per the National Park Service archaeologist, Annie Wright Nunn, these are rounds fired from Navy ships, some even from the Japanese aimed at the U.S. Marines. The findings stretch to depths of up to 200 feet, making it a treacherous and explosive underwater landscape. So, for all the marine explorers out there, tread with caution!

Whale Entangled Off South Africa's Coast: A Dramatic Four-Hour Rescue Operation

In a nail-biting marine rescue off the coast of South Africa, a young humpback whale found itself in a bind—literally. The mammal was spotted near Gqeberha, dragging roughly 55 feet of fishing rope and a pair of buoys from its tail fin. The scene? Think of it as a marine version of getting your headphones tangled in your pocket, but 100x worse. Responders from the National Sea Rescue Institute jumped into action with specialized cutting equipment. But here's the twist: their tool broke mid-rescue due to the ropes' thickness. After a heart-stopping moment, backup tools were brought in, and after a tense four-hour operation, the whale was finally set free. Just goes to show, even our oceanic friends can have a tough day at the "office."

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