Learn more about Thalassophobia, a fear of large bodies of water or the ocean. Our expert guide explores its symptoms, causes and potential treatment options.

Thalassophobia is a fear of the ocean or other large bodies of water. It may stem from a traumatic childhood event, which a person may have experienced directly, seen, possibly onscreen, or heard ...

The researchers lamented that humanity’s overriding thalassophobia dampens public interest in the deep ocean, even though the depths play a vital role in the global ecosystem and may even have birthed ...