From the Pacific Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea, approximately 71 per cent of the earth’s surface is water-covered. For as long as human beings have roamed the planet, we’ve looked to rivers, lakes, oceans and seas for guidance and sustenance.
The earth’s watery depths are imposing, often invoking fear within those who lack the sailor’s gene. There’s a condition known as thalassophobia, which is a persistent and intense fear of deep bodies of water and what may lurk beneath the surface.
