Who is Mariana Trench?

The Mariana Trench is the deepest part of the ocean on Earth.

Imagine you have a giant bowl full of soup, that’s kind of like the ocean. Now, if you put a tiny spoon in the very middle of that soup and pushed it all the way down to the bottom, that would be like the Mariana Trench. It's so deep, even submarines have trouble going there!

If you’ve ever used a spoon to stir your cereal, think about how long that spoon is. Now imagine a spoon that’s as long as 10 school buses lined up, that's how deep the Mariana Trench is! It’s like diving into a soup bowl so deep, even the most brave little submarines need help to get there.

At the bottom of the Mariana Trench, it's super quiet and dark, kind of like being inside a big, cozy blanket that blocks out all the noise. Some special animals live there, but they’re used to the darkness and pressure, just like how you get used to wearing your favorite pajamas every night!