Most of our planet is underwater and barely explored. And most of the region isn't really claimed. By countries or individuals in those countries. The long-ter

Most of our planet is underwater and barely explored. And most of the region isn't really claimed. By countries or individuals in those countries. The long-term benefits of exploration are often in the tools to solve the problems with the exploring. Tang and Velcro and microwave ovens are minor examples - I bet you can think of better things the space program gave us! Overall, it's s greater good for society and it spawns lots of specialized businesses and innovation. It's not the destination; it's the journey. The ocean may not be "the final frontier" (nods to Roddenberry), but that seems like an appropriate "next frontier."