The ocean has always been a realm of mystery, but recent reports of unidentified submersible objects (USOs) off US coastlines are pushing the boundaries of what we thought we knew about underwater activity. Enigma, a non-partisan UFO-tracking platform, has logged over 9,000 USO sightings within 10 miles of US shores since August 2025, with hotspots in California and Florida. These objects are described as moving at extreme speeds, changing direction with uncanny precision, and even transitioning between water and air—a phenomenon experts call transmedium capability.
So, what’s really going on beneath the waves? The data is stirring up debate among experts, with some pointing to gaps in our understanding of underwater technology, while others raise eyebrows at the possibility of something far more extraordinary.
Kent Heckenlively, author of *Catastrophic Disclosure: Aliens, The Deep State and The Truth*, told Fox News Digital that the reports challenge both science and logic. “That’s one of two things,” he said. “Either that’s something we don’t understand, or our technology is picking up ghosts underwater.” Heckenlively, who admits scepticism about alien theories, believes the data highlights a deeper issue: the gap between government disclosure and public knowledge. “I’m sceptical of alien stuff,” he admitted, “but I’m convinced the government is lying to us.”
Retired Navy Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet has long warned about the security implications of unidentified objects in US waters. In a 2024 report cited by Fox News, Gallaudet argued that encounters like the 2019 Pentagon video—showing an object diving into the Pacific near the USS Omaha—raise serious concerns. “Pilots, credible observers and calibrated military instruments have recorded objects accelerating at rates and crossing the air–sea interface in ways not possible for anything made by humans,” Gallaudet wrote.
The ocean’s vastness and depth make it an ideal hiding spot for unexplained phenomena. Heckenlively noted, “If these things are real, the ocean seems like a great place to hide.” But what if these aren’t just hiding? What if they’re operating in ways that defy current scientific understanding?
The USO sightings come at a time when maritime technology is advancing rapidly. Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), advanced sonar systems, and AI-driven analytics are reshaping how we monitor and interact with the ocean. Could these sightings be a sign that we’re on the cusp of discovering new forms of underwater propulsion or stealth technology? Or are we witnessing something beyond human ingenuity?
The debate isn’t just academic. If these objects are indeed advanced, whether human-made or otherwise, they could have significant implications for national security, maritime policy, and even our understanding of physics. The fact that so many sightings are clustered near coastal zones suggests a pattern worth investigating—one that may require greater transparency from governments and defence agencies.
For now, the mystery deepens. But one thing is clear: the ocean is far from fully understood, and the recent surge in USO reports is forcing us to confront the unknown. Whether these sightings lead to breakthroughs in technology, policy shifts, or even a redefinition of what we consider possible, the maritime world is watching—and waiting—for answers.