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A group of divers recently made a remarkable discovery when they came across a
massive deep-sea fish known as the Russell’s oarfish, which exhibited bite marks
along its long body. Believed to have been caused by a cookiecutter shark, these
round bitemarks added to the intrigue surrounding the fish, often referred to as
the ‘Harbinger of doom.’

The Russell’s oarfish was spotted near the ocean surface, leading the divers to
speculate that the large fish was close to death. Diving instructor Wang
Cheng-Ru, who captured images of the oarfish off the coast of Ruifang, Taiwan,
explained that it likely ventured into shallower waters due to its deteriorating
condition. Wang, with years of scuba diving experience, mentioned that this was
his first encounter with an oarfish.








Measuring approximately two metres in length, the injured Russell’s oarfish
bears a resemblance to sea serpents due to its size and shape. In Japanese
mythology, oarfish are considered as harbingers of earthquakes and misfortune.
This belief gained attention following the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
when a number of these rarely seen fish washed ashore in Japan between 2009 and
2010.



However, it is important to note that the Ecuadoran Geophysical Institute stated
in August 2022 that the myth linking oarfish to earthquakes has no scientific
validity. Despite their association with natural disasters, oarfish are
fascinating creatures. They are among the longest fish in the ocean, capable of
reaching lengths of up to 17 metres (56 ft) and weighing over 200 kgs (441 lbs).
Oarfish have a scaleless body with a slimy, silvery protective coating called
guanine. Their dorsal fin starts between their eyes and extends to their tail.

These adaptable fish can be found in most of the world’s oceans, excluding the
polar regions, thanks to their ability to tolerate various temperatures. Oarfish
inhabit depths of up to 1,000 metres (3,280 feet), making sightings relatively
uncommon. Occasionally, they may wash up on beaches following storms or when
they sustain significant injuries. Despite their mysterious nature, scientific
studies have yet to establish a link between oarfish and seismic events.








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 * The Icon of the Seas, set to sail in the Caribbean in January, is five times
   the size of the Titanic.
 * But it's unlikely to ever meet the same fate as the iconic ship, thanks to
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 * Royal Caribbean also says their cruise ships have enough lifeboats and rafts
   for everyone on board.


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7 FEATURES THAT MAKE ROYAL CARIBBEAN'S $2 BILLION ICON OF THE SEAS CRUISE SHIP
DIFFERENT FROM ANY THAT HAS COME BEFORE

 * In January 2024, the Icon of the Seas will begin service as the world's
   largest cruise vessel.
 * The 20-deck floating resort will have 2,805 rooms to accommodate up to 7,600
   guests.
 * These are the seven features that will make Royal Caribbean's next mega ship
   different from any current cruise vessel.

In January 2024, Royal Caribbean's world's largest cruise ship will hit the
seas. Months ahead of this highly anticipated debut, the internet and travelers
are already abuzz with their opinions — both positive and negative — of the
20-deck behemoth. 

While some have called it a "monstrosity," other travelers have been scrambling
to book a room aboard the ship. Royal Caribbean said it saw its largest booking
day in the company's history when reservations opened for the over $2 billion
ship in October 2022. Now, its maiden voyage in late January is almost sold out,
save for a few balcony staterooms and suites starting at over $4,670 per person.

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With the world's largest cruise ship set to make its maiden voyage in six months
— and in light of another recent disaster at the Titanic — it's hard not to
wonder what would happen if the Icon of the Seas met the same fate as the
storied ocean liner.

The Icon of the Seas is currently set to sail in the Caribbean, meaning it won't
be encountering ice. But even if in the future its used in an area in which
there could be ice, it's still incredibly rare for a cruise ship today to strike
an iceberg. It's not impossible though.

In 2007, in an incident The New York Times dubbed the "modern Titanic," a small
cruise ship struck ice, causing a fist-sized hole that let water into the engine
room and caused the power to fail. The 154 people on board had to evacuate on
lifeboats and rafts.




Last year, a Norwegian Cruise Line ship hit an iceberg while traveling through
dense fog near Alaska, causing enough damage to shorten the voyage and cancel
another so it could undergo repairs.



But neither was a catastrophe of Titanic proportions.

Cruise industry expert Stewart Chiron, better known as The Cruise Guy, told USA
Today that last year's incident was "extraordinarily rare." While cruise ships
might occasionally make contact with ice, Chiron said it's uncommon for a ship
to have physical damage or change its plans as a result.

Cruise ships rely on radar technology and satellite monitoring to avoid
collisions with icebergs. Improvements in GPS and aircraft patrols of the oceans
have also made sailing the seas safer, but there's still a small risk.

Thankfully cruise ships today are also better prepared for disaster.

Royal Caribbean, the cruise line behind Icon of the Seas, says all of their
cruise ships carry "sufficient lifesaving craft to accommodate every guest and
crew member onboard, as well as additional capacity in reserve." Passengers on
their cruises are also required to complete drills so they know what to do in
case of emergency.

So even if unlikely tragedy did strike, the lifeboat and raft protocols could
help passengers avoid living out some of the most dramatic, and controversial,
scenes of the "Titanic" movie.






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