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標題: [自然百科] 巴哈馬海底洞穴 Thunderball Cave [打印本頁]

作者: vandas    時間: 2012-5-27 06:09 AM     標題: 巴哈馬海底洞穴 Thunderball Cave

The Bahamas from below: Dramatic images of divers exploring marine life inside the same ocean cave James Bond was airlifted from in Thunderball
By Emily Allen

Many cave-divers tell of awe-inspiring locations to explore the hidden depths but surely this one in the Bahamas must be one of the best.

When divers float through the hollowed-out limestone rock at the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, free from the constraints of gravity, natural light pours in through gaps created by the eroding rock bathing the azure blue water in sunlight and moonlight.

The cave ceiling in some places is low, just above the diver’s head and in other areas it opens up to a staggering 20ft making it an exhilarating place to explore the wildlife and pristine beauty.


When divers float through the hollowed-out limestone rock at the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, (Thunderball cave is pictured) free from the constraints of gravity, natural light pours in through gaps created by the eroding rock bathing the azure blue water in sunlight and moonlight


This underwater wonderland has been recently explored by Mission Blue. It aims to establish marine protected areas - or 'hope spots' around the globe

The underwater wonderland has been recently explored by Mission Blue, which was established by American oceanographer and scientist Sylvia Earle. It aims to establish marine protected areas - or 'hope spots' around the globe.
The alliance team is currently carrying out a series of expeditions to further its vision and bring new areas under the spotlight.

The team's breathtaking images show the stunning natural beauty of this majestic spot once under threat from overfishing.


The alliance team, a diver pictured, is currently carrying out a series of expeditions to further its vision and bring new areas of interest under the spotlight



Dr Earle said lionfish (pictured) numbers have grown as all the predators have been taken away


One of many species of fish at the park which was made a protected replenishment zone in 1985 and all fishing was stopped in the park boundaries

Many commercial species of fish declined in number from the Exuma Park but it was made a protected replenishment zone in 1985 and all fishing was stopped within the boundaries of the park.

Now the area is flourishing and more species are reaching adulthood but work still needs to be done in other areas.

The team explored Thunderball Grotto, or Thunderball Cave as it’s also known, is just west of Staniel Cay in the Exumas chain and has been made famous in several Hollywood films, including the James Bond film Thunderball where 007 was airlifted from one of the cave openings.

Once inside, they admired the striking orange sponges and an abundance of wildlife, including lionfish, and on the cliffs outside, Black Noddy can be seen, along with more corals and sponges.


Mission Blue was established by American oceanographer and scientist Sylvia Earle, pictured, who said lionfish numbers have grown as all the predators have gone


Red spotted hawkfish was photographed by the Mission Blue team at the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park


Sylvia Earle and her team explored Thunderball Grotto, or Thunderball Cave as it’s also known, is just west of Staniel Cay in the Exumas chain and has been made famous in several Hollywood films, including the James Bond film Thunderball where 007 was airlifted from one of the cave openings

The park, maintained by the Bahamas Trust, was the first of its kind in the world, when it was established in 1958, and was the first marine fishery reserve in the Caribbean in 1985.

Dr Earle said lionfish numbers have grown as all the predators have been taken away.

She said: 'Groupers eat lionfish but the groupers have been over-fished. Invasive species can’t set up house until you’ve cleared a space and a healthy system wouldn’t have space.'

Eleanor Phillips of The Nature Conservancy, said there is debate regarding how these Indo-specific fish entered the Atlantic seaboard and the insular Caribbean.

Some scientists believe the lionfish may have been introduced the reef through an accidental release from an aquarium in the early 1990’s. Another possibility is a deliberate introduction by private aquarium owners or from foreign ship ballasts.

However, diver Lisa Robertson said: 'This is a magical place. We can already see what protection can do here at Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, which was established in 1986. There is hope, but we have to act now to protect more of the ocean than we currently do.'


Diver Lisa Robertson, one of the expedition guests, has visited the park over the last 30 years. She said that the number of fish and colors has decreased over the years
作者: lindachan    時間: 2012-5-27 09:43 PM

thanks
作者: high10915    時間: 2012-6-11 10:09 PM

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作者: ropay    時間: 2012-6-12 10:31 PM

謝謝了~ 好酷~好炫麗的海底洞穴  地球真的有好多美麗的地方,如果有將來 真的很想去。
作者: superkufu    時間: 2012-6-12 11:11 PM

好正, 總覺得一生人總要去呢d地方一次
作者: chunghjnm    時間: 2012-6-13 12:02 AM

有錢有時間有機會的話,真係要去體驗下海底既魅力
作者: fatstore    時間: 2012-6-13 03:29 AM

THX for share, so interesting.
作者: etctve    時間: 2012-6-13 06:48 AM

好美,這在電視上看到過~進入要有好的裝備~
作者: 087071208    時間: 2012-6-13 03:37 PM

第二張圖片真是漂亮阿
讓人看了會流連忘返
作者: 神影者    時間: 2012-7-24 12:58 AM

深海是深不可測,但蘊藏了很多珍奇異物,值得人類去探討但不要去開發或消滅它,讓它回歸自然較好。
作者: sosoce    時間: 2012-7-25 05:32 PM

彷彿是人間天堂的巴哈馬群島,擁有全球最多的「海底洞穴」,看似小水池之處,可能深達數百公尺,並延伸出迷宮般的水底通路和隧道;罕為人至的特色,也讓洞內出現特殊生物。
為了探索這些洞穴,每年平均有20名潛水員在這類洞穴中喪命。
在海底洞穴中,有無數根歷經數萬年歲月淬鍊的鐘乳石筍,這些美麗的石筍由下往上堆積,不只是地質裝飾品,更藏有古代地球的演變史,與地球地殼變遷的痕跡。
此外,科學家也發現「海底洞穴」中存在著許多「奇蹟」般的生物。例如有些藍洞為無氧海域,卻孕育許多生物,讓科學家相當感興趣,認為值得進一步研究。




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