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 Šobat, is nearly 25 minutes. What (other) animal can hold its breath the longest? The answer…

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