Three Million Shipwrecks: The Ocean's Underwater Museum
The Scale Of Sunken Vessels: Scientists estimate that approximately 3 million shipwrecks rest on ocean floors around the world. This staggering number represents thousands of years of human maritime activity, from ancient trading vessels to modern cargo ships. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization tracks only a fraction of these wrecks, focusing on those with historical or cultural significance. Most shipwrecks remain undiscovered in deep waters, creating what researchers call the world's largest museum that few people will ever visit.