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How deep is the ocean

The bottom of the Mariana Trench is the deepest point of our oceans and is known as the "Challenger Deep", and lies at a depth of around 11km (6.8 miles).

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An Ocean Of Opportunity

Thanks to the tireless work of Sir David Attenborough, our focus has slowly shifted from the sky to an immense local mystery, the undiscovered depths of the ocean.

Catching Up with Great White Sharks

Check out how OCEARCH tags Great White Sharks. The OCEARCH is a research vessel that travels the world, tagging sharks with GPS trackers. Their goal is to better understand the life of a shark in order to ensure their...