Which is the deepest ocean in the world?
Pacific
Five deepest points of the world’s oceans
| Rank | Name | Ocean |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Challenger Deep | Pacific |
| 2 | Brownson Deep | Atlantic |
| 3 | Factorian Deep | Southern |
| 4 | (Unnamed deep) | Indian |
What is in the deepest part of the ocean?
The deepest part of the ocean is called the Challenger Deep and is located beneath the western Pacific Ocean in the southern end of the Mariana Trench, which runs several hundred kilometers southwest of the U.S. territorial island of Guam. Challenger Deep is approximately 36,200 feet deep.
Is Mariana Trench the deepest?
The Mariana Trench, in the Pacific Ocean, is the deepest location on Earth. According to the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the United States has jurisdiction over the trench and its resources.
Could a megalodon still exist?
But could megalodon still exist? ‘No. It’s definitely not alive in the deep oceans, despite what the Discovery Channel has said in the past,’ notes Emma. ‘If an animal as big as megalodon still lived in the oceans we would know about it.
What is the deepest point in the ocean?
Geology of the Trench. The Puerto Rico Trench lies at the junction of two tectonic plates that collide along the fault line.
What is life like in the deep sea?
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What is the deepest place on Earth?
Dumbo Octopus.
Why we must explore the sea?
Exploration helps to ensure that ocean resources are not just managed, but managed in a sustainable way, so those resources are around for future generations to enjoy. Exploration of the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone is important for national security, allowing us to set boundaries, protect American interests, and claim ocean resources.