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Dark deep

A dark, cold world

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The story for kids

We're in the darkest place in the ocean. Sunlight never reaches here, and it's very cold. But look! Some animals make their own light, like tiny flashlights. And an old ship is lying on the bottom.

Facts

  • Sunlight doesn't reach here, and it is always dark.
  • Many animals make their own light, like lanterns.
  • The deepest place in the ocean, the Mariana Trench, is about 11 kilometres deep.

Numbers

Depth
More than 1000 m
Light
None

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