Every year we spend huge amounts of money observing the change in our climate and the movement of the stars. True, this is necessary, but we have overlooked the influence of the oceans on our planet, and have done little to understand them. The oceans are vital to our survival. With countless species beneath their surface, they provide for us. They help ease the burden of our growing population on Earth. Besides, the oceans play an important role in climate control. Therefore, we must increase the amount of funding for ocean exploration.