Aquaman: cetaceans, riding sea animals, and the bends

Published: April 2, 2019, 7:45 a.m.

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Aquaman as a sign of possibility the of interesting things going forward in the DC Extended Universe. Sexy Jason Mamoa. Underwater Superman.

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Unlimited power when everyone else thought the world was flat. Appreciating the innovation that was realizing the Earth was mostly spherical. Ancient Greek steam turbans. Eating raw fish and seaweed. the origins of sushi. The careful application of lava for removing parasites.

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Underwater echolocation. Communication by sound. The possibility of cetacean languages. Torpedo-shaped body plans and efficient insulation. Breathing fluids (but not sea water!).

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Decompression sickness. Why you really don\\u2019t want bubbles in your fluids. The differing breath-holding techniques of whales at different depths. Whales that get decompression sickness.

\\n\\n Domesticating sea animals \\n\\n

The list of traits that make for good domesticatiion: \\u201cFriendly, feedable, fecund, and family-friendly\\u201d and how hard it might be to find the full set of traits in the ocean. The ultimate futility of trying to domesticate sharks.

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