History Of Exploration

Question 1

Charles Darwin

Answer 1

1831-
5 yr exposition in HMS beagle
theory of evolution, coral atoll formation, world geology
Used nets, water temp sensors, sediment samplers.

Question 2

H.M.S Chalenger

Answer 2

1871- 19 yr expedition
Extensive sea floor dredging
Discover of donation with depths

Question 3

Marine technology

Answer 3

Underwater habitats
SCUBA diving 
Research vessels
Submersibles
ROVs and AUVs
Ocean observatories
tagging
Ocean mapping
Cold seeps

Question 4

Early Exploration timeline

Answer 4

2000 BC- Greeks started navigating
330 BC- Greeks began classifying
300 BC- Alexander the Great, diving bell made of wood
995 AD- Vikings discovers N. America 
1492- Columbus rediscovered N. A.
1519-Magellan circumnavigation
1768- chronometer for navigation