Enigma, a rapidly growing UFO-reporting app, is drawing major attention after revealing that users have reported thousands of mysterious underwater sightings across the United States. These unexplained occurrences, often referred to as Unidentified Submersible Objects (USOs), are raising new questions about what might be lurking beneath U.S. coastlines.
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What We Know So Far
Launched in 2022, Enigma describes itself as “the largest queryable historical sighting database of global UFO sightings.” Initially focused on aerial UFOs, the app has expanded to document unidentified underwater phenomena, now categorized as USOs.
Since August 2025, Enigma has recorded over 9,000 USO reports, most of which occurred within 10 miles of major U.S. coastlines or other significant bodies of water. These sightings often describe objects moving at incredible speeds, making sudden directional changes, or even transitioning between water and air—a behavior some experts call a “transmedium” ability.
Eyewitness Accounts and Expert Insights
Author Kent Heckenlively, known for his book “Devastating Revelations: Aliens, the Deep State, and the Truth,” commented on the growing number of underwater UFO encounters. He said, “What’s really interesting to me are the reports of underwater vessels moving at exceptionally fast speeds. These objects could be technology we don’t yet understand—or possibly something else entirely.”
Heckenlively also noted that more than 150 reports describe objects hovering above or emerging from bodies of water, further fueling speculation about advanced or unknown technology.
The states of California and Florida have become hotspots for USO activity, with 389 and 306 incidents reported respectively. Both coastal states have seen clusters of sightings near major waterways. “It looks like there are five or six areas with extremely high UFO activity around water,” Heckenlively added. “The ocean seems like a great place to hide.”
National Security Concerns
The increase in USO sightings has sparked national security discussions among experts and government officials. Some fear these unexplained objects could pose a potential threat to U.S. defense operations.
Retired Navy Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet expressed alarm about these underwater anomalies, particularly after Pentagon-released footage appeared to show unidentified objects that may have “threatened U.S. maritime security.”
Gallaudet referenced a 2019 incident in which an unknown object allegedly entered the Pacific Ocean near the USS Omaha, displaying movements and speeds “far beyond known human technology.”
He said, “The fact that these unidentified objects are entering U.S. waters without setting off a major government response suggests that officials may not be sharing everything they know about all-domain anomalous events.”
Growing Public Interest and Push for Transparency
The rise of crowdsourced data through Enigma has shifted how the public engages with UFO and USO phenomena. What was once considered fringe has now become a serious topic of inquiry and debate.
Heckenlively argues that transparency is essential, stating, “What’s the best disinfectant for corruption? Sunlight. Let’s shine as much sunlight on it as possible and see what happens.”
He believes the lack of open communication from government agencies only fuels public mistrust. “I’m convinced the government isn’t being honest with us,” he added.
Moving Forward
As reports continue to pour in, Enigma and independent researchers are calling for greater government accountability and scientific investigation into these underwater anomalies. With more than 9,000 eyewitness accounts and growing interest from both civilians and military observers, the question remains:
What really lies beneath America’s coastlines?
For now, experts and enthusiasts alike continue to watch—and wait—for answers.
Conclusion
The Enigma app’s findings have reignited discussions about unidentified underwater phenomena and the limits of human technology and understanding. Whether these sightings represent cutting-edge technology, natural occurrences, or something beyond comprehension, one thing is clear: the mystery of the deep is far from solved.