A Brief History of Marine Biology

Abstract

Summary of events, expeditions and technology important in ocean exploration by Western cultures. Includes: observations of marine life by Aristotle and contemporaries of the Classical Era; greater detail of 19th century British naturalists and the accomplishments of the Challenger Expedition; the development of the first submersibles in the 20th century. A timeline provides notable events up to the discovery of deep sea hydrothermal vents in the 1970's. Educational levels: General public, High school, Undergraduate lower division