Yeah, space and oceans have always had these contrasting images. Space is equated to future(potential expedition target for humanity leaving earth) while ocean

Yeah, space and oceans have always had these contrasting images. Space is equated to future(potential expedition target for humanity leaving earth) while oceans remind us of the past i.e. submerged & lost cities, ships etc. and honestly very few people are excited to explore the past. Space is also out there and oceans are here. You can point to the sky and say that's what we are aiming and people will relate compared to "we are planning to explore xyz trench 500 miles north of abc island".