Charles Wyville Thomson
Scottish zoologist and oceanographer
Born
March 5th, 1830
195 years ago
Died
1882
143 years ago — 52 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Scotland
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A prominent Scottish zoologist and oceanographer, contributed significantly to marine biology. Participated in the Challenger expedition from 1872 to 1876, which gathered extensive data about the ocean's depths and marine life. Published 'The Depths of the Ocean', detailing the findings of the expedition. Worked extensively on deep-sea organisms and became a key figure in the development of oceanography as a scientific discipline.
Led the Challenger expedition
Published 'The Depths of the Ocean'
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