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No sunlight is able to reach this deep.

Many deep-sea creatures cope by creating light themselves - also known as bioluminescence.

Narwhals dive to this depth up to 15 times a day in search for food.

The Japanese Spider Crab is the largest known crab with a maximum leg span of 3.8m.

Coelacanths were thought to be extinct until found alive in 1938.

Leatherback Sea Turtles are the oldest sea turtle species.

Giant Oarfish can grow up to 11m long.

Sixgill Sharks spend the day in deep waters and the night in shallow waters. They can be found all over the world.

Telescope Octopus are almost completely transparent and have unique protruding eyes.

Barreleye Fish have a transparent head that allows their eyes to collect more light.

Black Swallowers can swallow entire fish whole - even those vastly larger than themselves!

Vampire Squids eat marine snow - organic material that falls from shallower waters.

Headless Chicken Fish are sea cucumbers with wing-like fins that allow them to swim.

Colossal Squid are the largest known squid species. They can reach a length of 10 meters and weigh up to 700 kg.

The Orange Roughy can live up to 200 years. Deep sea life often have elongated life spans.

Meals are rare in the deep sea. Deep sea creatures have adapted to this - one Giant Isopod in captivity went five years without eating.

Many deep sea species use the color red as camoflauge since it's the first color to leave the spectrum as you dive deeper.

Goblin Sharks are known as "living fossils" because they're the only living species of a lineage that has existed for 125 million years.

Is it a squid, or a worm? It's a worm.

Sea Angels are majestic sea slugs that use wings to propel themselves.

The Scaly-Foot Snail gets its name from the iron plates on its foot and the iron shell it makes out of Iron Sulphide.

Anglerfish have a large bioluminescent lure used to attract prey in the darkness.

Giant Tube Worms get their nutrients from hydrothermal vents.

Hydrothermal vents are formed from seawater passing through extremely hot volcanic rocks. They release heavy metals that are toxic to most animals.

But even in those extreme conditions specialized life finds a way to survive.

Yeti Crabs live on hydrothermal vents.

This is the average depth of the ocean.

But in some places it goes deeper.

Cuvier's Beaked Whales are the deepest diving mammals.

On April 14th, 1912 the Titanic sunk to its final resting place at a depth of 3,800 meters.

This is the deepest point of the Manila Trench in the South China Sea.

Patagonian Toothfish have antifreeze proteins in its tissues to prevent freezing in sub zero temperatures.

Megamouth sharks are one of the largest growing shark species with some reaching 7 meters long.

The temperature here is near freezing and very few animals can survive the extreme pressure.

This shark takes cookie-shaped chunks out of its prey.

You have scrolled the height of Mount Everest.

Comb Jellies have been around for 500 million years. Despite looking like jellyfish, they are not closely related.

This is the lowest point of the Puerto Rico Trench.

This is the deepest point of the Java Trench in the Indian Ocean.

The USS Johnston sunk in WWII and is the deepest shipwreck ever found.

More people have been to the Moon than the Hadal Zone.

Most of the Hadal Zone takes place in deep sea trenches.

Deep sea trenches form by a process called "subduction" where the Earth's tectonic plates meet and push together.

The deep sea can be a lonely place.

Life here is sparse - the extreme conditions make survival difficult.

But still not impossible.

So little is known about life in these deep environments. Almost every expedition uncovers something new.

Many probes and submarines have been lost trying to reach the deepest parts of the ocean.

On January 23rd, 1960, about 9 years before the moon landing, humans went where they never had before.

Two men, Jacques Piccard and Don Walsh, onboard the submarine Trieste slowly descended into the Mariana Trench.

Their goal was to reach The Challenger Deep - the deepest point in the ocean.

The submarine used a re-breather system that would later be used in spacecraft. There was barely enough space inside the pressure sphere for both of them.

The immense pressure of the deep sea means any mistake would mean certain death.

During the descent, one of the window panes cracked and shook the entire vessel.

Nevertheless, they continued.

Even at these unfathomable depths, Jacques and Don could still see life out the window. Life can survive unimaginable environments.

After 4 hours and 47 minutes of anxiety and claustrophobia...

They succeeded and became the first humans to reach the deepest point in the ocean.

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No sunlight is able to reach this deep. Many deep-sea creatures cope by creating light themselves - also known as bioluminescence. Narwhals dive to this depth up to 15 times a day in search for food. The Japanese Spider Crab is the largest known crab with a maximum leg span of 3.8m.

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How many things do you know about the oceans? 
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How many things do you know about the oceans? 
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Be a part of the solution not part of the pollution 

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What am I? 
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Put your Vr glasses on and dive in the wonderful sea!

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VR Diving - Deep Sea Discovery (Google Cardboard) - Apps on Google Play

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Now you can experience deep sea diving in the ocean and start your discovery of the otherwise unseen underwater world. Seeing is believing. No need for endless diving school lessons and practice, just strap on your Virtual Reality (VR) headset and get the ultimate diving experience straight from your living room.

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Isn't life wonderful underwater? Dive in, why don't you?

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Jellyfish, plastic bags, balloons; these all look like food to a hungry sea turtle. But plastics and trash don't belong inside a sea turtle or in the ocean at all. They can lead to a number of environmental problems. They are especially dangerous for marine animals that can become entangled or accidentally ingest these items while feeding. Once ingested, the plastic items can cause a variety of issues. Digestive tracts can become blocked, which can lead to starvation and death. Over 100 million marine animals die each year due to marine debris, according to the Sea Turtle Conservancy. And more than half of the world's sea turtles have ingested some plastic or human trash, according to a University of Queensland study.

Direct Impact on Endangered Sea Turtles

Chex is a recently rescued juvenile green sea turtle, an endangered species. This sea turtle was found floating and struggling to dive. Soon after it was brought to Clearwater Marine Aquarium for rehabilitation, it was discovered that it had ingested a balloon with string attached. The remains of the balloon had passed through its gastrointestinal tract.

Sea turtle buoyancy disorders, commonly referred to as "bubble butts," are a growing issue. This condition is often caused by trapped gas inside the turtle's digestive system. The harmful decomposition of marine debris is believed to be the cause of many of these cases. Sea turtles that cannot properly submerge will have trouble feeding and become more vulnerable to boat strikes, predation and entanglements.

This is an important reminder to not participate in balloon releases. Remember that even when far from the sea, balloons and other plastic trash may end up in waterways eventually harming marine life and affecting entire food chains that come back to impact our own lives. The problem with plastics in the ocean does not end with the individual pieces of trash or the animals that are affected. But we can start making a difference by saving these animals and cutting down the causes that lead to a larger ocean pollution crisis.

Plastics in the Ocean Are a Problem From Land

Eighty percent of plastic debris comes from land, according to the Sea Turtle Conservancy. It gets picked up by wind or washes out to sea from our beaches, streets and highways. Plastic debris includes plastic bags, balloons, bottles, straws, packaging and other material as well as displaced fishing gear. There are currently over 100 million tons of plastic estimated in the world's oceans. According to a recent study published in the journal Science, approximately 4 to 12 million metric tons of plastic end up in the ocean each year.

It takes 450 years for a plastic bottle to break down and at least 10 to 20 years for a single-use plastic bag, according to U.S. National Park Services. When plastics break down in the ocean, most of them never entirely disappear but instead slowly degrade into smaller and smaller pieces. These bite-size "microplastics" become more likely to spread and be eaten by fish and other marine animals, big and small, across food chains and ecosystems.

How You Can Help Make a Difference

At CMA we have 3 Rs: Rescue, Rehab and Release; but there are also 3 R's to remember for conservation: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Avoid using disposable plastics whenever possible.

Don't use personal-care products containing "microbeads."

Never litter, and always make sure trash is properly disposed.

Pick up any plastic bottles or trash you find.

Get involved in and organize beach cleanups.

Use reusable groceries bags and other reusable items.

Carry a reusable to-go beverage container instead of disposable cups or water bottles.

Try reusable metal or glass straw alternatives.

Recycle as much as possible.

Learn more specific ways you can help keep our oceans free of marine debris at marinedebris.noaa.gov

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Why Plastic Is a Problem for Marine Life

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Jellyfish, plastic bags, balloons; these all look like food to a hungry sea turtle. But plastics and trash don't belong inside a sea turtle or in the ocean at all. They can lead to a number of environmental problems. They are especially dangerous for marine animals that can become entangled or accidentally ingest these items while feeding.

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Let's navigate! Use my spatial intelligence to imagine life in the ocean!

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Let's navigate! Use my spatial intelligence to imagine life in the ocean!

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Learn about the Atlantis from the master of the oceans, Jacques Cousteau!

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Learn about the Atlantis from the master of the oceans, Jacques Cousteau!

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Edpuzzle assignment. Make video delivery an interactive experience. Students watch the lesson while answering the quizzes. The teacher gets the powerful hassle-free analytics.

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I started Early - Took my Dog - (656) by Emily... | Poetry Foundation

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From Da Vinci's imagined Italian coastline to Turner's abstractions - Observer art critic Laura Cumming chooses her favourite seascapes