Why humans are effectively blind and deaf beneath the waves
In short: While life originated in the ocean, humans are ill-equipped for underwater survival. This documentary explores the sensory limitations we face when submerged and how marine life navigates a world of distorted light and sound.
The film examines the physiological challenges of the underwater environment. Without technological aid, human vision becomes blurred and light is significantly diminished. Furthermore, our hearing becomes muffled and distorted, while our sense of smell becomes entirely useless in the deep.
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