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LESSON 3 · Into the Abyss: Ocean Depths

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Who became the first solo person to reach the bottom of the Mariana Trench?

Filmmaker James Cameron in 2012

James Cameron piloted the **Deepsea Challenger** to 10,908 meters on March 26, 2012. He spent about three hours at the bottom, collecting samples and filming. The sub was so cramped he could not fully extend his arms.

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