Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Humans have only visually explored 0.001% of the deep sea — it's deep, dark, but full of life.

In this exclusive Discover Magazine podcast episode, we speak with Dr. Katy Croff Bell, who is a National Geographic explorer and the founder and president of the Ocean Discovery League, and Professor Alan Jamieson, who co-hosts the podcast, "Deep-Sea Podcast," has published over 150 scientific publications, participated in over 80 deep-sea expeditions, and completed 30 deep-sea submersible dives.

These experts explain why we've only explored a tiny fraction of the deep sea, what it's like to dive in a submersible, and what creatures live deep below.

🎙️ Featuring expert insights and first-hand accounts from researchers who’ve descended into the abyss. Host is Erin Berge, senior digital editor at Discover Magazine.

✅ Topics covered:
○ Why we’ve mapped more of the Moon's surface than Earth’s ocean floor
○ How we explore the deep sea
○ Creatures that survive in extreme depths and darkness
○ The science and stakes of studying the deep sea

🎧 Enjoy listening to the full episode on YouTube.
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