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+ + The Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the ocean, plunges to about 36,000 feet (nearly 11,000 meters) below + sea level. That’s deeper than Mount Everest's height, which stands at 29,032 feet (8,849 meters). If Mount + Everest + were placed inside the trench, there would still be over 7,000 feet (2,100 meters) of water above it. The trench + is + located in the western Pacific Ocean and was first explored in 1960 by the bathyscaphe Trieste, reaching its + deepest + known point, Challenger Deep. +
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+ Scientists have discovered what appears to be a vast underground ocean trapped between layers of rock + about 400 miles (640 kilometers) below the Earth's surface. This hidden reservoir is thought to contain more + water than all the oceans on the surface combined. The water is stored in a mineral called ringwoodite, which + acts like a sponge, holding the water under immense pressure. This discovery suggests that Earth's water cycle + extends far deeper than previously believed.
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+ + While many people associate Earth's water supply with freshwater lakes and rivers, the vast majority of the + planet’s + water—around 97%—is actually contained in the oceans. These immense bodies of saltwater serve as Earth's largest + reservoir, playing a crucial role in climate regulation, weather patterns, and supporting marine life. The + remaining + 3% of Earth's water is mostly locked in glaciers and ice caps, with only a tiny fraction available as freshwater + for + human consumption. +
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+ In the deepest and darkest parts of the ocean, scientists have discovered fascinating life forms that seem + almost + invisible. These creatures, often called "ghost fish," lack pigmentation, making them appear translucent. They + have + evolved to survive extreme pressure and total darkness, relying on slow metabolisms and highly sensitive sensory + organs. + Some species use bioluminescence to communicate or attract prey, while others have developed elongated bodies to + move + efficiently in the deep. The deep sea remains one of Earth's most mysterious and least explored environments. +
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+ + Oceans, particularly through the activity of microscopic organisms called phytoplankton, generate over 50% of + the + Earth’s oxygen. These tiny plants float near the ocean’s surface and use sunlight to photosynthesize, releasing + oxygen as a byproduct. This process, known as oceanic photosynthesis, is essential for maintaining Earth's + atmosphere + and supporting marine ecosystems. Without phytoplankton, oxygen levels in the air would drop significantly, + affecting + all life on the planet. +
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