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HMS Challenger

HMS Challenger. 1 st oceanographic expedition 1872-76 devoted to marine science Charles Wyville Thomson & John Murray Coined term oceanography Investigate Forbes’ idea that life below 549 m was impossible because of pressure & low light – proved Forbes’ wrong Sampled to 8185 meters

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HMS Challenger

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  1. HMS Challenger • 1st oceanographic expedition 1872-76 devoted to marine science • Charles Wyville Thomson & John Murray • Coined term oceanography • Investigate Forbes’ idea that life below 549 m was impossible because of pressure & low light – proved Forbes’ wrong • Sampled to 8185 meters • Discovered 4,717 new species

  2. Challenger Expedition • Took salinity, temperature, density measurements • Collected information on currents, meteorology & sediments • Largest continuous exploration to date

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