In 2012, filmmaker James Cameron went down 7 miles to the Mariana Trench, which is our planet’s lowest spot! He took a specially built submarine, the Deepsea Challenger, which was designed by engineers to be able to take crushing pressure. They developed a super-strong foam, a steel pilot ball, and special cameras to explore deep. This journey helped scientists discover new sea creatures and improve deep-sea technology. Want to explore? Join ocean clubs or build your own underwater robot!
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