Ocean Exploration Talk
What does NOAA stand for?
NOAA stands for National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration
Why are we ignoring the oceans?
We are ignoring the oceans because people dont think of the oceans as a resource, people would more likely spend millions of dollars on probes and rovers to be sent out of space.
How much bigger is NASA's budget than NOAA?
NASA's budget is more than NOAA's by 1600 times more.
Why do we not have good maps of the ocean?
We do not have good maps of the ocean because we havent seen much of the ocean.
How much of the United States lies beneath the sea?
50 percent of the United States lies beneath the sea.
On a good day, how many people are in the deep sea?
On a good day, 4 - 5 people are in the deep sea.
The Mid - Ocean Ridge covers how much of the Earth's surface?
The mid - ocean ridge covers 23 percent of the Earth's surface.
Why does most of our planet not feel the warmth of the Sun?
Most of our planet does not feel the warmth of the sun because its too deep and photons can not reach it.
What did they find in the deep oceans? Explain.
They found Hydrothermal vents, tube worms, chemosynthesis, giant clams - bacteria, and heavy metals.
What is the average depth of the ocean?
The average depth of the ocean is 12000 feet.
What is telepresence?
It is real time, robotic, and virtual camera.
What is the Okeano Explorer? What is it's mission?
It is an ex - navyship and its mission is to explore the oceans.
How will it run? Explain.
It will run on a nuclear submarine with 24 hour shifts.
What do you think about living at sea?
Id like to live on the cool hotels.
Conclusion: Why is it important to explore our ocean?
It is important to explore our ocean because we can find new cures for diseases or find sunken ships and expand our knowledge on missing and abandoned ships.
NOAA stands for National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration
Why are we ignoring the oceans?
We are ignoring the oceans because people dont think of the oceans as a resource, people would more likely spend millions of dollars on probes and rovers to be sent out of space.
How much bigger is NASA's budget than NOAA?
NASA's budget is more than NOAA's by 1600 times more.
Why do we not have good maps of the ocean?
We do not have good maps of the ocean because we havent seen much of the ocean.
How much of the United States lies beneath the sea?
50 percent of the United States lies beneath the sea.
On a good day, how many people are in the deep sea?
On a good day, 4 - 5 people are in the deep sea.
The Mid - Ocean Ridge covers how much of the Earth's surface?
The mid - ocean ridge covers 23 percent of the Earth's surface.
Why does most of our planet not feel the warmth of the Sun?
Most of our planet does not feel the warmth of the sun because its too deep and photons can not reach it.
What did they find in the deep oceans? Explain.
They found Hydrothermal vents, tube worms, chemosynthesis, giant clams - bacteria, and heavy metals.
What is the average depth of the ocean?
The average depth of the ocean is 12000 feet.
What is telepresence?
It is real time, robotic, and virtual camera.
What is the Okeano Explorer? What is it's mission?
It is an ex - navyship and its mission is to explore the oceans.
How will it run? Explain.
It will run on a nuclear submarine with 24 hour shifts.
What do you think about living at sea?
Id like to live on the cool hotels.
Conclusion: Why is it important to explore our ocean?
It is important to explore our ocean because we can find new cures for diseases or find sunken ships and expand our knowledge on missing and abandoned ships.