The Ocean’s Deepest Divers
By Scuba Diver Life
In their journey for survival, these creatures of the sea can venture deep down underwater to incredible depths. Can you guess the animal in first place?
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7. Emperor Penguin
By Scuba Diver Life
Quite impressive! The emperor penguin can dive to a depth of 1,500 feet. In fact, the deepest penguin dive is deeper than the height of the Empire State Building.
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6. Weddell Seal
By Scuba Diver Life
The weddell seal can dive to a depth of 1,970 feet and they can remain underwater for approximately 80 minutes.
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5. Leatherback Turtle
By Scuba Diver Life
The leatherback turtle can dive to a depth of 4,200 feet and they’re are the fastest-moving reptiles in water, which is surprising considering their sluggish land speed.
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4. Northern Elephant Seal
By Scuba Diver Life
The northern elephant seal can dive to a depth of 5,000 feet. They, too, can remain submerged underwater for long periods of time—up to 2 hours!
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3. Southern Elephant Seal
By Scuba Diver Life
The southern elephant seal can dive to a depth of 5,300 feet and they’re the best performing seals in terms of the depth, duration, and sequence of their dives. Nice work guys.
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2. Cuvier’s Beaked Whale
By Scuba Diver Life
The Cuvier’s beaked whale can dive to a depth of 6,200 feet. A recent study revealed the deepest and longest dive ever recorded among mammals was by the beaked whale.
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1. Sperm Whale
By Scuba Diver Life
The sperm whale can dive to a depth of 6,500 feet. These giant animals must hold their breath for up to 90 minutes—now that’s something divers can be jealous of.
