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An interactive page that lets you scroll down the ocean. Visit the great depths of the Mariana Trench and discover all the sea creatures hidden beneath.
Introduction. Danielle Hall. Reviewed by Karen Osborn, Smithsonian Institution. Below the ocean’s surface is a mysterious world that accounts for over 95 percent of Earth’s living space—it could hide 20 Washington Monuments stacked on top of each other. But the deep sea remains largely unexplored.
The deep sea is broadly defined as the ocean depth where light begins to fade, at an approximate depth of 200 m (660 ft) or the point of transition from continental shelves to continental slopes. [1] [2] Conditions within the deep sea are a combination of low temperatures, darkness, and high pressure. [3]
Apr 9, 2024 · Learn all about the deep seas and what unique creatures live in one of the most difficult habitats on Earth with this series of videos from the National Oceanic and Atmoshpheric Administration (NOAA).
The US space agency is exploring the deep ocean to search for clues of what oceans on other planets could look like, and push the limits of science and technology in one of the most extreme ...
The deep sea —that part of the ocean that is perpetually dark—is 103 million square miles in area. However, despite a dramatic increase in exploration in recent decades, we still know very little about this “inner space.” We urgently need to know a lot more. Why? Well…
Did you know that corals not only grow in coastal reefs but in the deep ocean as well? This overview dives into everything to know about deep-sea corals.
As it turns out, not very much. 95% of the ocean remains unexplored, most of which is considered the deep ocean. But what exactly is the deep ocean? The first 200 meters of the ocean are the open ocean. Much of the marine life we know of lives here, where there is light.
How deep is the ocean? At 36,070 feet (10,994 meters) below sea level, Challenger Deep in the Pacific Ocean’s Mariana Trench is the ocean’s deepest known point. Comprehending just how deep this is is a difficult exercise.
The mysteries of the deep sea. Explore endless waters with these captivating talks that shine some (literal) light on what’s going in the deepest, darkest parts of our oceans. Watch now.
