Over 80% of the world's oceans remain unexplored, highlighting the vast mystery of our planet's marine environments [2][4][6]. Despite advancements in exploration technology, the challenges of deep-sea exploration, such as immense pressure and limited visibility, make it difficult to study these depths thoroughly.

Some estimates suggest that only about 5% of the ocean floor has been explored and less than 10% mapped using modern sonar technology [3][5]. In contrast, we have explored more of Mars and the Moon than we have of our own ocean [4]. This gap in exploration poses significant challenges for marine conservation efforts globally.

How much of the ocean has been explored? : Ocean Exploration Facts: NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research

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