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Current Event September 26, 2023

Researcher Lived Underwater for 100 Days


A researcher lived on the ocean floor for 100 days and emerged from the water with lots of scientific data. The researcher, known as Dr. Deep Sea, collected information about how his body responded to living in a highly pressurized environment for an extended period of time. In this interview, he explains what made living underwater difficult and what it was like to return to the surface. Listen to learn more about Dr. Deep Sea’s record-breaking underwater stay.

Oceans Human Body

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AIR DATE: 06/16/2023