The Bloop Monster is a term used to describe an unidentified underwater creature or phenomenon, which became famous due to an enigmatic, extremely powerful, ultra-low-frequency underwater sound detected by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in 1997. The sound, dubbed the “Bloop,” was picked up by underwater microphones more than 3,000 miles apart and resembled the noise made by a living organism.
The Bloop captured the public’s imagination, leading to various theories about its origin, including the possibility of a giant unknown sea creature or monster. However, in 2012, the NOAA concluded that the sound was most likely caused by an icequake – a large iceberg cracking and breaking away from an ice shelf.
Although the Bloop Monster as a living creature has been largely debunked, it continues to be a part of popular culture and an intriguing topic of discussion for those interested in mysterious underwater phenomena.
