Which of the following is NOT a reason for further ocean exploration: A - Discoveries will help inform everything from critical medical advances to
sustainable forms of energy.

B - Research and exploration can go hand in glove with resource management and
conservation.

C - The U. S. spent nearly $200 billion dollars on its space program.

D - We've exploited and polluted our oceans at an alarming rate without
dedicating the needed time or resources to preserve our planet.

(Story name: Why Exploring the Ocean is Mankind's Next Giant Leap by Philippe Cousteau)