Ocean Trenches Explained

Every ocean trench is a world shaped by geology. Professor Alan Jamieson guides a journey into the hadal zone, beginning around 6,000 meters below the surface. Learn how tectonic plates create ocean trenches, why pressure and isolation produce distinct habitats, how life survives at full ocean depth, and what decades of deep ocean exploration have corrected about the popular image of a single empty abyss.Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPalSpecial thanks to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for sponsoring this episode.Episode Guest: Professor Alan JamiesonListen to the Deep Sea Podcast!Browse Professor Jamieson’s publications on Google ScholarVisit the Hadal Zone Deep Sea Research Center and follow their work on InstagramEpisode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media websiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro EmingTheme music by Nela RuizFind some more Pine Forest Media podcasts belowListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.