Edward Forbes

Edward Forbes was a 19th-century British naturalist and marine biologist known for his pioneering work on ocean life and the distribution of species. He studied how different plants and animals are spread across various depths and regions of the sea, helping to shape our understanding of marine ecosystems. Forbes proposed that marine life varies predictably with depth and location, laying groundwork for biogeography. His research contributed to scientific exploration and improved knowledge of marine biodiversity, though some of his ideas were later refined. Overall, Forbes was a key figure in advancing the study of oceanic life and environmental patterns.