Man is a land animal, but he is also closely tied to the sea. Throughout history the sea has served the needs of man. The sea has provided man with food and a convenient (便利的) way to travel to many parts of the world. Today, nearly two—thirds of the world’s population live within 80 kilometers of the sea coast

　　人类是陆地动物，但他与海洋的关系也很紧密。纵观历史，海服务人的需要。海洋为人类提供食物和方便(便利的)的方式，到世界各地旅行。今天，全世界近2/3的人口生活在海岸80公里。

　　In the modern technological world, the sea offers many resources to help mankind survive (=continue to live). Resources on land are beginning to be used up. The sea, however, still can be hoped to supply many of man’s needs.

　　在现代技术世界中，海洋为人类生存提供了很多资源(=继续生活)。对土地资源已开始使用了。然而，海，还是希望能对许多人的需要。

　　The list of riches of the sea yet to be developed by man’s technology is impressive. Oil and gas explorations (探险) have been carried out for nearly 30 years. Valuable amounts of minerals exist on the ocean floor ready to be mined (开采).

　　海的财富名单已经被人类开发的技术是令人印象深刻。油气勘探(探险)已进行了近30年。大量有价值的矿物存在于海底准备开采(开采)。

　　Fish farming promises to be a good way to produce large quantities of food. The culture of fish and shellfish (贝类动物) is an ancient skill practised in the past mainly by Oriental people.

　　鱼类养殖将产生大量的食物的好方法。鱼类和贝类养殖(贝类动物)是一个古老的技能练习在过去主要是由东方人。

　　Besides oil and gas, the sea may offer new sources of energy. Experts believe that the warm temperature of the ocean can be used in a way similar to the steam in a steamship. Ocean currents (水流) and waves offer possible use as a source of energy.

　　除了石油和天然气，海洋还可以提供新的能源来源。专家认为，温暖的海洋温度可以使用方式类似的蒸汽轮船。洋流(水流)和波提供能源的可能用途。

　　Technology is enabling man to explore (勘探) ever more deeply under the sea. The development of strong, new materials has made this possible.

　　科技使人类探索(勘探)更深入海底。大力发展新材料，使这成为可能。

　　The technology to harvest the sea continues to improve. Experts believe that by the year 2000 the problems that prevent us from exploiting fully the food, minerals, and energy sources of the sea will be largely solved.

　　收获海技术的不断提高。专家认为，截至2000年底，阻止我们充分发挥食物，矿物的问题，和海洋能源将在很大程度上解决了。