Living In The Dark Analysis

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The world's oceans. They take up most of our planet we call home. We have this large task ahead of us and we spend all the money on space exploration. I think that its time that changes. This big blue is right in front of us and we've only explored less than 5% of it. With our evolving technology the time is now to explore our oceans. We've come a long way in out technological field. Everyday new, amazing creations are being built. With the new advances in our technology, its encouraging opportunities to explore the big blue. A team of geologists took advantage of our new technology. In Cheryl Bardoe's article, "Living in the Dark" she states, "In 1977, a team of geologists squeezed into the research mini-sub called Alvin, hoping to confirm whether geysers existed on the ocean floor. The hydrothermal vents were there, all right. So was a 'Garden of Eden' as the scientists called it, of mussels, anemones, and 7- foot worms with crimson feather-like plumes. …show more content…

Though we didn't know much about underwater geysers before we began ocean exploration. In Cheryl Bardoes article she discusses the discovery of hydrothermal vents and cold seeps. Before we began to explore the ocean, we practically knew nothing about geysers under the surface, but because of ocean exploration we know so much more about them than before. Another piece in the article (lines 87-130) she discusses the new and interesting topic of these hydrothermal vents and cold seeps. If we didn't dive a little deeper we might not even know about them today.
I can understand the reasons why people might be against ocean exploration- the safety issues, expenses, and the knowledge needed. With the right people though, we can build a safe and functioning submarine, receive the money needed, the right people for the job, and anything else that may concern anybody. Because of these pieces of evidence and reasoning is why I believe ocean exploration is worth the risk and worth the

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