If you take the Monterey Bay area. There are so many research institutes, universities, colleges, environmental organizations, individuals of good will , but there is no one facility to process, produce, and present. This facility could unite in multi-media while leaving the identity, goals or differences of the other institutions intact. By banding together, the synergy will enable to produce a range of better and complementing programs and services for the respective and various new audiences. Provided, I can find support.
People seem to love the programs regardless of the tremendous price tag.
In my opinion, there is much more beauty, mystery and adventure underwater than in the universe and at a relatively lower costs. Stronger publicity for marine and ocean research could result in stronger support for the universities and institutes. Not to mention what it could do to recruiting students. Don't get me started here on ideas and visions, we have a Festival ahead of us first. Exposure for scientific projects, exposure for the politicians who support marine issues, exposure for sponsors and innovative products, exposure for the people who make things visible in photos, videos or graphics.