Voyage of the Beagle

"Voyage of the Beagle" refers to the 1831-1836 scientific expedition aboard the HMS Beagle, during which naturalist Charles Darwin explored South America, the Galápagos Islands, Australia, and other regions. The journey significantly expanded scientific understanding of Earth's biodiversity and geography. Darwin collected species, observed ecosystems, and studied fossils, forming the foundation of his theory of evolution by natural selection. This voyage was crucial in shaping modern biology and environmental science, and it transformed Darwin into one of the most influential scientists in history.