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UFOs/USO's spotted along the US coastline - Magical Realist - Oct 29, 2025
https://www.newsweek.com/mysterious-ufos-spotted-along-us-coast-10945054
"Strange lights, unexplained objects, and mysterious movements beneath the waves have been appearing off U.S. coastlines in numbers that are leaving both scientists and UFO enthusiasts stunned.
A recent report by UFO-tracking app Enigma reveals that thousands of sightings of Unidentified Submersible Objects (USOs) have been logged near rivers, lakes, and oceans, suggesting that unexplained phenomena are not confined to the skies. Some of these objects reportedly rise from the depths or plunge into the water without leaving a splash, defying conventional physics.
Newsweek has reached out to the Department of Defense for comment.
Why It Matters
The sheer volume and consistency of these reports challenge traditional explanations for UFOs. While aerial sightings have long been treated skeptically, the underwater dimension adds a new layer of complexity. If verified, USOs could represent either highly advanced technology or an entirely unknown phenomenon, raising urgent questions about national security, scientific inquiry, and humanity’s understanding of the natural world.
What to Know
Enigma, billed as the “largest queryable historical sighting database for global UFO sightings,” has recorded over 30,000 reports since its launch in late 2022. While most detail aerial phenomena, the recent report highlights more than 9,000 USO sightings within 10 miles of U.S. shorelines or major bodies of water. Of these, 500 were reported within five miles of the coast, and over 150 involve objects hovering above or entering the water, sometimes accompanied by strange lights or unexplained movements.
Activity Hotspots
California and Florida top the list of reported sightings, with 389 and 306 incidents, respectively. These states’ extensive coastlines may explain part of the clustering, but the types of objects described—ranging from glowing orbs to submerged shapes that move at high speed—suggest something far more unusual. Enigma has also released maps showing sightings as clusters of orange dots along the East and West coasts, highlighting a pattern that is both widespread and persistent.
Unexplained Evidence
Some reports include phone-camera footage capturing green lights traveling beneath the ocean surface, leaving viewers questioning whether these are natural anomalies, secret military experiments, or something else entirely. Such evidence, while limited, adds a tangible element to reports that are often dismissed as fantasy or misidentification.
Experts Urge Caution
UFO sightings are often dismissed as the stuff of science fiction, yet some experts warn that ignoring them could have real-world consequences. Retired Navy Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet said objects capable of moving seamlessly between air and water could carry “world-changing” ramifications.
In a March 2024 report, he added: “The fact that unidentified objects with unexplainable characteristics are entering US water space and the DOD is not raising a giant red flag is a sign that the government is not sharing all it knows about all-domain anomalous phenomena.”
What Happens Next
Interest in USOs is growing as databases like Enigma collect and visualize reports, prompting scientists and defense experts to take a closer look. The goal is to determine whether these sightings are natural phenomena, secret technology, or evidence of something entirely unknown. With hundreds of new sightings logged annually near U.S. waters, this undersea mystery shows no signs of slowing, and the world watches with a mixture of skepticism and awe."
RE: UFOs/USO's spotted along the US coastline - C C - Oct 29, 2025
Didn't search very deep, but the only USO post I could find on Metabunk was a video of an underwater flash that was deemed an electric eel. So that's kind of a curveball. Was expecting some underwater drone explanations rather than biological creatures. Give it time, though. USOs don't seem to have caught on over there yet.
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RE: UFOs/USO's spotted along the US coastline - Magical Realist - Oct 30, 2025
Quote:but the only USO post I could find on Metabunk was a video of an underwater flash that was deemed an electric eel
LOL Well Google AI does not approve of the flashing eel hypothesis.
"No, electric eels do not "flash" in the same way as a light or a camera flash. Instead, they emit electrical pulses that can be visually represented by a spark or the flashing of LEDs, but this is not the eel itself visibly flashing."
RE: UFOs/USO's spotted along the US coastline - Syne - Oct 30, 2025
(Oct 29, 2025 11:53 PM)C C Wrote: Didn't search very deep, but the only USO post I could find on Metabunk was a video of an underwater flash that was deemed an electric eel. So that's kind of a curveball. Was expecting some underwater drone explanations rather than biological creatures.
Looks more like a lightning/explosive effect. It does produce bubbles and smoke.
RE: UFOs/USO's spotted along the US coastline - C C - Oct 30, 2025
Original vintage USO of the 1960s. Boy on cruise ship: "Mom, you'll never believe what I saw coming out of the water!"
In at least some respects, Kubrick's "2001" had nothing over Irwin Allen's FX. Only the theme of mature SF versus completely crazy monster of the week...
https://youtu.be/EX5cnYU_hTE?list=RDEX5cnYU_hTE
RE: UFOs/USO's spotted along the US coastline - Magical Realist - Oct 30, 2025
(Oct 30, 2025 12:08 AM)Syne Wrote:(Oct 29, 2025 11:53 PM)C C Wrote: Didn't search very deep, but the only USO post I could find on Metabunk was a video of an underwater flash that was deemed an electric eel. So that's kind of a curveball. Was expecting some underwater drone explanations rather than biological creatures.
Looks more like a lightning/explosive effect. It does produce bubbles and smoke.
Where's the lightning strike? You do know lightning is an aerial phenomenon?
RE: UFOs/USO's spotted along the US coastline - C C - Oct 30, 2025
(Oct 30, 2025 01:30 AM)Magical Realist Wrote:(Oct 30, 2025 12:08 AM)Syne Wrote:(Oct 29, 2025 11:53 PM)C C Wrote: Didn't search very deep, but the only USO post I could find on Metabunk was a video of an underwater flash that was deemed an electric eel. So that's kind of a curveball. Was expecting some underwater drone explanations rather than biological creatures.
Looks more like a lightning/explosive effect. It does produce bubbles and smoke.
Where's the lightning strike? You do know lightning is an aerial phenomenon?
There is what looks like a quick, "electrical arc" like event in the atmosphere just immediately above it. Of course, with rain drops, one might contend that it's some kind of reflection (not sure how possible that would be, though).
EDIT: Nah, looking at it again in slow motion (paused -- click by click), it all seems to be residing in the waves of the water (nothing above). Maybe a faint reflection on the rocks, at best.
There are guys who occasionally noodle for catfish completely underwater, that might bring along a light. But that's an American hobby that would have had to migrate to foreign countries.
RE: UFOs/USO's spotted along the US coastline - Zinjanthropos - Oct 30, 2025
From AI….
Quote: While there is no precise figure, an estimated 10% to 20% of all recreational scuba dives in the U.S. may be conducted at night. Based on recent statistics of active divers, this would translate to a range of 2.7 million to 10.4 million nighttime dives annually.
Not sure about worldwide. That’s 7000 to 28000 recreational night dives per calendar day in USA alone. This doesn’t include military exercises, submersibles in the water, and others. Will the claimant admit that at least one or two of the sightings might just be night time divers. Not even dealing with bioluminescence or biofluoroescent aquatic creatures.
More AI…
Quote:. The chemical reaction: When a population of dinoflagellates becomes highly concentrated, often during an algal bloom known as a "red tide," they produce a chemical reaction when disturbed. The light is created through the oxidation of a molecule called luciferin, a reaction catalyzed by the enzyme luciferase.
Triggered by movement: The dinoflagellates only flash when they are physically disturbed. A crashing wave provides the exact mechanical stress required to set off the reaction in millions of organisms at once, resulting in a wave of light that follows the motion of the water.
Visible wave of light: Though each dinoflagellate's flash is very brief, the combined effect of countless organisms lighting up in sequence creates the illusion of a continuous, glowing wave.
Can the claimant eliminate more night sightings below the water surface with this info?
RE: UFOs/USO's spotted along the US coastline - Syne - Oct 30, 2025
Looking at it again, it looks more like an electrical line discharge.
RE: UFOs/USO's spotted along the US coastline - Magical Realist - Oct 30, 2025
Several compelling firsthand eyewitness accounts and photos of USOs going back decades...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPmBJ0Riwn0