Many of us have phobias, but how common is it to have a fear of the sea? After all, it’s only water and covers around 70% of the planet. Picture the scene: you’re on holiday, the sun is beating down on your back and you decide to cool off in the sea so take the plunge head first into the turquoise, clear water. Sounds like bliss, no? Not for some people. Ever been out swimming and felt a little unnerved about what’s lurking beneath you? It’s an actual phobia, called Thalassophobia – coming, unsurprisingly, from the Greek word ‘thalassa’ (ocean)
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