The deepest section of the Mariana Trench, named Challenger Deep, is at a depth of 36,000 feet. For perspective, Mount Everest is 29,000 feet tall. Located east of the Philippines, the Mariana Trench is also massive. It is 120 times larger than the Grand Canyon and includes millions of acres virtually unknown to humans. In January of 2009, the Marianas Trench Marine National Monument was established. On the same date, Jan. 16, 2009, the Mariana Trench and Mariana Arc of Fire national wildlife re

10K reactions · 4.6K shares | What's life like at the bottom of #MarianaTrench, nearly 36,000 ft. below the surface? It's almost alien. This harsh environment is home to an array of unique creatures including Arrowtooth Eel, Grenadiers, Cusk Eel, Mariana Snailfish, and more... The Five Deeps Expedition team also found plastic waste on the ocean floor. #DeepPlanet | Science Channel | Facebook

1.7K views · 48 reactions | The deepest depths of the sea are found in the crescent-shaped Mariana Trench, located in the western Pacific Ocean. But what is the deepest point of the Mariana Trench? Learn more  https://trib.al/x7eXaDh | LiveScience | Facebook