The Congo River is a long, ... This is different from most other major rivers, which usually form a river delta, or a network of smaller rivers and streams that spill out into the ocean.

The Congo River in Central Africa is one of the world's great rivers, carrying 1.25 million cubic feet of water—more than 13 Olympic-sized swimming pools—into the Atlantic Ocean every second.

This is because the Congo River is the deepest in the world, reaching depths of up to 721ft (220 metres) - almost deep enough to submerge London’s Shard.. Stretching for 2,900 miles (4,700 km ...

Conservationist Steve Boyes is gathering scientific information across the length of the Congo River, which could help preserve its ecosystems and build resilience against climate change.

Conservationist Steve Boyes is gathering scientific information across the length of the Congo River, which could help preserve its ecosystems and build resilience against climate change.