9 Creatures More Dangerous Than Sharks You Never Want to Encounter

Welcome to this week’s American Oceans newsletter! Your favorite source for all things marine-related.

Incredible scientific discoveries await in this week’s edition, plus a look at some incredible humpback whale video footage that has never been captured before.

Keep reading below and challenge yourself with our weekly trivia question as you learn more about what’s been happening in the world of our Earth’s oceans.

Trivia Question: How long have sharks existed on Earth?

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Don Walsh was a renowned American naval officer and oceanographer who made significant contributions to marine science through his pioneering deep-sea exploration. In 1960, Walsh became one of the first two people, along with Jacques Piccard, to reach the deepest point of the ocean, Challenger Deep, which is located in the Mariana Trench.

Walsh piloted the bathyscaphe Trieste, taking it to a record depth of over 35,000 feet below sea level (source). Throughout his career, Walsh conducted extensive research on oceanography and played a key role in the development of deep submergence technology. He was also involved in management of government research and development programs related to ocean science.

Walsh received numerous honors for his work, including election to the National Academy of Engineering. Sadly, Don Walsh passed away in November 2023 at the age of 92, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of ocean exploration and furthering

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Until next week, remember that every drop in the ocean counts, and every act of kindness toward our planet creates ripples of positive change.

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