In the Atlantic Ocean, the Puerto Rico Trench ... narrow valley known as the Challenger Deep. It is named for the 1951 expedition that first recorded its depth—an astounding 36,201 feet ...

This article is primarily transcribed from a 2017 Insider video: "This incredible animation shows how deep the ocean really is." Some of the information has been updated. Just how deep does the ...

What's at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, and how do we know? How deep does the ocean go? We'll answer these questions and more in this deep dive into the world's oceans. Come on in: The water's ...

Dependent on the oceanic zone (the region of the open sea beyond the continental ... from exploding due to the high pressures of the deep ocean. There’s also the Dumbo octopus, named after ...

Their manned descent to the Challenger Deep, about 36,000 feet below the ocean, marked a significant milestone for humanity, per the Department of Defense. While the trench has a reputation for ...

Here’s a look at the ocean where the Titanic went down on April 14, 1912. According to NOAA, the average ocean depth is 12,566 feet. The greatest ocean depth, however, is 36,200 feet.

"Right away, all of our preconceptions about the ocean were blown out the window," Feldman said.What lies at the bottom of the oceanWhile what's considered the deep ocean extends from 3,280 feet ...

"We have better maps of the moon's surface than of the seafloor." ...