The difference between a hypothesis and theory is that the hypothesis is based on observations, but doesn't have a solid proof, while the theory is based on solid proof.
So in order for the scientist to make his hypothesis into theory about the connection of all the Earth's oceans, will need to provide a proof. This proof can be obtained by a sea traveling that will be well documented, and during the travel the scientist to manage to sail through all of the Earth's oceans without having any physical obstacle between any of them.
Remove Excess CO2 via scrubbing Replace energy from fossil fuels with geothermal solar energy. Sequester released CO2 before it reaches earth's atmosphere
They were out of cash. most colonies were not profitable. when the states of Europe had spent all of their money they could not afford to keep the colonies