How does water pressure work?

Question

I understand that the deeper you dive into the ocean the more pressure you will face. I also know it’s a gradual change in pressure. But how is that pressure created?

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Answer 1

You’re driving below 100s of feet of water, each gallon weighs ~8lbs that adds up on top of your body and is why we need pressurized ships to explore the very bottoms of oceans.

Answer 2

The weight of the water on top of you just adds up. Its like stacking bricks or rocks on yourself

Answer 3

1L of water weights 1kg. The more water you put on top of you, the heavier it feels. That’s pressure.