Surprising Facts About The Deep

Our oceans, which cover most of our planet, hold many secrets. Challenger Deep is the deepest part of the ocean, reaching 35,814 feet. The Pacific Ocean is the largest, harboring most coral and over half of Earth’s oceanic water. Surprisingly, we have only explored about 5% to 10% of our oceans, leaving much still unknown. Additionally, seawater contains small amounts of gold, equating to about ten grams per kilometer cubed.