Tag: freediving

July 10, 2025 at 3:48 pm

The Incredible Haenyeo Tradition Of Diving Into The Ocean Has Actually Changed The Way This Group Of People Evolved

Haenyeo divers preparing for a dive

The Haenyeo tradition has literally changed the way these people evolved.

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June 9, 2024 at 2:26 am

The Animal That Can Hold Its Breath The Longest Is The Cuvier’s Beaked Whale

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Have you ever heard about freediving humans, and how long they can hold their breath? Or even Navy Seals? The maximum is between 5 and 10 minutes, which is impressive, right? The world record, held by Croatian freediver Budimir Ĺ obat, is nearly 25 minutes. What (other) animal can hold its breath the longest? The answer…

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