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We've only explored 5% of the ocean. Why? And what are we missing out on?

http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/exploration.html

Posted - January 15, 2017
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  • 5808
    because Most of man
    has limited awareness 
    of anything beyond 
    what he sees in front of him.
      January 15, 2017 4:31 PM MST
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  • Overcoming the forces and pressures of deep water has been more of a challenge than getting to space.
    It's so dark and so hard to get a clear picture that we don't know what to look for or where to start for one.   The task of overcoming the pressure from the weight of all that water combined with it being a constantly moving fluid is incredible.
      January 15, 2017 4:55 PM MST
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  • 3523
    Well done Glis, spoken like a true waterman. This post was edited by CallMeIshmael at January 15, 2017 8:44 PM MST
      January 15, 2017 8:43 PM MST
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  • Traditionally we focused on what was close to shore or close to the surface. As time passed and our knowledge and technology grew, we were able to go further and deeper. Perhaps, eventually, we'll know it all. The difficulties Glis raised are very valid.
      January 15, 2017 8:04 PM MST
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  • 22891
    maybe cause theres too much ocean
      January 15, 2017 8:52 PM MST
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  • That's funny.
      January 15, 2017 8:57 PM MST
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  • The other 95%.
      January 15, 2017 8:56 PM MST
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  • Can't breathe underwater
    Can't withstand the hydrostatic pressure increases
    Can't find a decent restaurant once you get down there
      January 15, 2017 9:01 PM MST
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