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A Brief History of Marine Biology

A Brief History of Marine Biology. Ancient History…. Pacific Island Nations – studied ocean in order to navigate, fish, survive. Ancient History…. Ancient History…. Aristotle – identified marine life just as a source of knowledge. First to identify/ recognize use of gills in fish.

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A Brief History of Marine Biology

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  1. A Brief History of Marine Biology

  2. Ancient History…. • Pacific Island Nations – studied ocean in order to navigate, fish, survive

  3. Ancient History…

  4. Ancient History… • Aristotle – identified marine life just as a source of knowledge. • First to identify/ recognize use of gills in fish

  5. Old History…

  6. Old History… • James Cook

  7. Old History… • 1st European to Antartica, Hawaii, New Zealand, & Tahiti • 1st to use chronometer

  8. Old History…

  9. Old History… • Charles Darwin-naturalist • 1831-36: HMS Beagle • Detailed observations • Captured plankton • Explained formation of atolls • Studied barnacles

  10. Old History…

  11. Old History… • Edward Forbes (1840’s and 50’s) • Dredged the sea floor • Discovered life varies by sea depth

  12. Old History… • HMS Challenger 1872-75 • Tons of data • First real scientific measurement and study of the ocean • Set the standard

  13. Modern History… • Establishment of Marine Biology Labs • NOAA – 1970 Mission: …for better protection of life and property from natural hazards...for a better understanding of the total environment...[and] for exploration and development leading to the intelligent use of our marine resources.. • National Marine Sanctuaries Act

  14. Future… • Nemo Generation • Climate change • Sustainable resources

  15. Tools that Marine Biologists Use… • Your turn!

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