There is no evidence to suggest that there are more "Maria" (Latin for "seas", referring to the large, dark, smooth plains on the Moon) on the side of the Moon facing Earth than on the opposite side.

Here's why:

* Distribution of Maria: While the near side of the Moon is indeed more heavily cratered and has a larger number of Maria, this is largely due to the Moon's tidal locking.

* Tidal Locking: The Moon is tidally locked to Earth, meaning it always shows us the same face. This means the near side of the Moon experiences more impacts from asteroids and other space debris due to its constant exposure. These impacts are likely the reason for the larger number of Maria on the near side.

* Opposite Side: The far side of the Moon is not completely devoid of Maria, it just has fewer and smaller ones. This is likely due to the far side receiving fewer impacts because it is shielded from Earth's gravitational influence.

Conclusion: The distribution of Maria on the Moon is influenced by the Moon's tidal locking and the resulting difference in impact exposure. It's not a matter of there being more Maria on the side facing Earth, but rather a difference in their size and number due to different impact histories.