"Most of the southern hemisphere is unexplored. We had more exploration ships down there during Captain Cook's time than now. It's amazing"

This quote by Robert Ballard talks to the vastness of the undiscovered areas of the southern hemisphere. It is a reminder of just how much of the world remains unknown and unblemished by human exploration. The truth that there were more exploration ships during Captain Cook's time than now is a testament to the progress of human exploration and the fact that much of the southern hemisphere stays undiscovered is a suggestion of how much more there is to find. It is remarkable to believe that a lot of the world remains uncharted which there is still so much to learn about our planet. This quote works as a suggestion of the value of exploration and the requirement to continue to press the boundaries of human understanding.