Study the ocean because..

There are many reasons it is important for us to study and understand the ocean better. In 2005 Hurricane Katrina the second strongest hurricane in United States history not only effected Louisiana and Mississippi but the whole world. Many people from all over came to aide, did what they could for the displaced families and mass destruction. Without the study of the ocean we would not know when these hurricanes were approaching. Not only that but we would not be properly prepared for the storm. It is also important to study the ocean in order to understand the habits of the fish living inside. If we did not do this people would not be able to own fish tanks in their homes. We wouldn't know what to feed the fish or how to properly take care of them. Many people think the ocean is a inexhaustible resource but in fact it is not. 70% of the earth's oxygen comes from the ocean. We must know how to take care of the water instead of pollute and destroy our oxygen system. Not only is this oxygen source dwindling but many fish and organisms within the ocean are disappearing. It is critical that we are able to take care of these creatures and help their population to flourish and continue the growth within the ocean. Finally it is important to study the ocean in order to gain an ability for the betterment of society. Recently oceanographer Bob Ballard stated that he believed we would one day be able to colonize the ocean. If this is possible we must build a knowledge of how to sustain our society in the deep water.