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cboel t1_j3ps26c wrote

Reply to comment by SunsetKittens in Disappointing end to UK space mission as satellites fail to reach orbit by Superbuddhapunk

Plenty of nations are exploring the ocean and have been doing so for quite a while now. It's just that the ocean is so huge, they've barely been able to scratch the surface.

For those interested, check out this channel on YT:
https://www.youtube.com/@oceanexplorergov

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blisstaker t1_j3psc6q wrote

did i just read a comment correcting someone about a discussion on britain that the oceans have been being explored for awhile

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cboel t1_j3pts3x wrote

Informing yes, correcting no. OP is still correct saying greater ocean exploration is needed.

I also think the UK could contribute to space exploration and that it's not necessary to think a failure should lead to a complete abandonment of a lot of talented people working hard in that area of science.

But that's just me. Thanks for the previous downvote Far Cry fan.

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blisstaker t1_j3q55y3 wrote

ok u dont get the joke about the british exploring the high seas for almost all of global history prior to modern times

what’s the far cry reference? i only played like five minutes of the first one

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fighttodie t1_j3px9u5 wrote

It's not just about exploring it's about inhabiting. If we could live under water that would free up a lot more space. Plus be cool. Maybe a good way to hunker down in bad weather too.

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JohnPlayerSpecia1 t1_j3qodqr wrote

it is harder to construct a big enough living space under the ocean water pressure than a vacuum in space. the trick is getting there.

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Agent_Angelo_Pappas t1_j3qswmw wrote

Water is a hostile environment for humans. We’re better off trying to keep our surface environment safe than we are trying to move to one we never evolved to live in.

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