The Beagle Voyage

The Beagle Voyage refers to the journey taken by the HMS Beagle, a British ship that sailed from 1831 to 1836. Charles Darwin, a young naturalist on board, explored diverse ecosystems, collecting data on plants, animals, and fossils. This voyage significantly influenced his ideas on evolution, particularly his theory of natural selection. The observations he made, such as variations in finches across the Galápagos Islands, helped him later develop his groundbreaking work, "On the Origin of Species." The Beagle Voyage is considered a pivotal moment in the history of science, shaping our understanding of biology and the interconnectedness of life.