
Throughout history, stories from oceanic expeditions, such as those led by National Geographic Explorers at Large Sylvia Earle and Bob Ballard, have left people with a sense of adventure and, most importantly, urgency for protecting our blue planet. The ocean today remains a source of discovery, capable of inspiring awe and curiosity about our world. It is critical that we continue to study and explore the global ocean’s lesser-known areas and processes if we are to learn from and protect it into the future. To do this, a collective approach is needed — one that brings together scientists from all regions of the world with their unique ideas, perspectives and solutions.
Original Article: National Geographic Society — Ocean Exploration and Discovery