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Drift into restful sleep while learning how humanity mapped the ocean floor.

This long-form sleep documentary gently explores how the deep sea, once completely invisible and unknowable, was gradually measured and understood. From early lead-line soundings to the invention of sonar, multibeam mapping, and satellite altimetry, this episode traces the calm, methodical story of ocean floor exploration.

Discover how scientists revealed underwater mountain ranges, deep ocean trenches, the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, and the processes behind seafloor spreading and plate tectonics. For centuries we knew more about the Moon than the seabed beneath our own oceans — this is the quiet story of how that changed.

Designed for relaxation, this video features steady narration, slow pacing, and a calm tone with no sudden sounds or dramatic moments. Ideal for sleep, stress relief, studying, or peaceful background listening.

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Lower the lights, get comfortable, and let the steady rhythm of discovery carry you into a peaceful night.