Charles Wyville Thomson

Scottish zoologist and oceanographer

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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