Superior Maximus: Watch Scientists Explore Lake Superior’s Deepest Point Live

Most of us have looked out at Lake Superior and thought, profoundly to ourselves, "Yep. That's a lot of water." What most of us haven't thought is, "I wonder what's lurking more than a quarter-mile below the surface?" Well, soon, you'll be able to find out, live and in living color.

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What is Superior Maximus, and Why Are We Going There?

Researchers are preparing a livestream exploration of Superior Maximus, the deepest known location in Lake Superior. The water is perpetually cold, sunlight never reaches the bottom, and scientists are still discovering what lives in this bone-chilling underwater world.

The frigid, ice covered waters of Lake Superior at sunset.

Lake Superior is already famous for preserving shipwrecks thanks to its icy temperatures. Its deep waters remain around 39 degrees year-round, creating an environment that's so cold and pristine that bodies don't decompose at these depths. It's this icy fact that led to the phrase, "Lake Superior never gives up her dead."

When Is the Superior Maximus Livestream?

Researchers aboard the R/V Blue Heron will livestream their exploration of Superior Maximus on June 5 at 1 p.m. Eastern through Great Lakes Now.

The expedition will take viewers into one of the least-explored places in the Great Lakes as scientists search for clues about the creatures and ecosystems living in the darkness of Lake Superior's lowest known point.

How Deep Is Superior Maximus?

A sailboat looks tiny against the backdrop of Michigan's Lake Superior.

The answer is enough to make your ears pop just thinking about it. Superior Maximus reaches approximately 1,332 feet deep.

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So if your plans for June 5 involve watching scientists explore a giant underwater abyss hidden beneath Michigan's largest lake, congratulations. For once, doom-scrolling might actually be educational.