The Mariana Trench, located in the Pacific Ocean, is the deepest known part of the Earth's oceans, plunging nearly 36,000 ...

Scientists used an autonomous underwater vehicle to image previously unexplored, ultra-deep waters near the abyss of the ...

In 1960, my father, Jacques Piccard, reached the bottom of the Mariana Trench – nearly 11,000m (36,000ft) below sea level.

The Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the world’s oceans, has long captivated scientists and explorers alike. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, this mysterious underwater canyon reaches depths ...

Animals in the Mariana Trench Need to Be Better Understood The study provides comprehensive genetic evidence for the first time that deep-sea fish—regardless of their lineage—share a common mutation.

Few adventurers have successfully journeyed to the bottom of the Mariana Trench but, as Mick O’Hare finds, the achievement often overshadows the rest of their lives ...

An isolated pillow outcrop surrounded by sediment found during a 2016 expedition to the bottom of the Mariana Trench. Photo: NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2016 Deepwater ...

The Mariana Trench, home to the Challenger Deep, is an alluring yet dangerous place to visit. Here’s what to know about the deepest point on Earth.

Given the depth, the water pressure at the bottom of the trench exceeds 1,000 atmospheres – which is enough to crush most submersibles, apart from those robust enough to withstand it.