The Voyages of HMS Beagle

The voyages of HMS Beagle, conducted from 1831 to 1836, were a series of scientific explorations primarily led by Charles Darwin. The ship traveled around the world, visiting locations like South America, the Galápagos Islands, and Australia. These journeys allowed Darwin to study diverse plants, animals, and geological formations, leading to groundbreaking ideas about evolution and natural selection. The Beagle's voyage significantly expanded scientific knowledge of Earth's biodiversity and geology, shaping modern biology and our understanding of life's interconnectedness.