Coast Files Podcast

The Challenger Deep is the deepest known part of our Ocean. Humans have been intrigued by it since its discovery in the 1800s, but who has taken the plunge to the bottom? Come join us as we learn about the deepest dives in history!

References:

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Morelle, B. R. (2019, May 13). Mariana Trench: Deepest-ever sub dive finds plastic bag. https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-48230157

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How much of the ocean has been explored? : Ocean Exploration Facts: NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research. (n.d.). https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/facts/explored.html#:~:text=While%20the%20entire%20seafloor%20has,(like%20shipwrecks)%20remain%20unseen

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