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ask a scientist … is there diversity in deep sea exploration?

Posted on December 8, 2022 by The Exchange
Written by: The Exchange

In July Dawn Wright became the first black person and fifth woman to dive to the bottom of the ocean, a location called Challenger Deep. She shares her experience with diversity and representation over the course of her career in sea exploration with film producer Jeffrey Silver.


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