*Why the Entire Internet Could Collapse from the Ocean Floor* 12/06/2025, 𝓼𝓮𝓪𝓯𝓪𝓻𝓮𝓻'𝓼 𝓾𝓹𝓭𝓪𝓽𝓮 Despite the popular belief that satellites power our global internet, 99 percent of international data transmission actually flows through undersea fiber-optic cables. These cables form a hidden web beneath the ocean, connecting continents with lightning-fast, high-capacity communication far more reliable and faster than satellite links. This infrastructure began with the first transatlantic telegraph cables in the 1860s and has evolved into the modern backbone of the global internet. But it is far from indestructible. Earthquakes, fishing trawlers, ship anchors, and even sabotage have all been known to sever these cables. Incidents like the 2006 Taiwan earthquake and the 2008 cable cuts near Egypt disrupted internet access for millions across Asia and Africa. Surprisingly, cable-protected zones where anchoring and trawling are restricted have become unexpected sanctuaries for marine ecosystems. These regions, free from human interference, offer refuge to sea life while technicians maintain and repair the vital cables nearby.