Why Study The Ocean?

Why should we study the ocean?

• New discoveries of plants and animals can be found by studying the ocean. There are tremendous amounts of unknown species in the ocean and its time to look for them. 
• The ocean floor may contain an abundant amount of natural resources which can play a major role in meeting U.S. energy needs.
• Many of the foods and products that we eat, or use as medicine contain ingredients from the sea.
• The ocean also provides many jobs for the citizens of America. By studying the ocean, we can find more areas that can sustain jobs for the unemployed. The ocean is a huge part of our economy.
• The climate and weather change are all connected to the ocean. Studying the ocean will give us a better understanding of weather. We can be more prepared for storms like hurricanes and tsunamis. 

The importance of the ocean can not be debated. It truly contains some of the planets most fascinating ecosystems