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Crater Lake One of World's Deepest Freshwater Lakes in the World

In which freshwater body can you scuba dive down more than 5,350 ft (1.63 km)? Which deep African lake has more freshwater fish species than any other lake in the world? Where might you discover space-like subglacial creatures?

According to the Circle of Blue website, the top ten deepest freshwater lakes in the world span from Oregon to Russia to Antarctica. They also range in depth from 500 to 5,000 feet-deep, and harbor some of the most diverse and interesting life on the planet.

View the list, and find the answers to the above questions and more here.

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