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Edward Forbes
British
Scientist
About the author
I have in hands, now, specimens of bottom from t he Gulf Stream, obtained by Lieutenant Craven, and I can say that they are among the most interesting that I have ever seen.
Edward Forbes,
British
Scientist
#Now
Moreover, all our knowledge of organic remains teaches us, that species have a definite existence, and a centralization in geological time as well as in geographical space, and that no species is repeated in time.
Edward Forbes,
British
Scientist
#Time
#Knowledge
#Space
#Existence
The corals do not look much worn, but still appear to have been dead. There are some delicate shells of molluscs from depths beyond 500 fathoms, where they were certainly living.
Edward Forbes,
British
Scientist
#Living
The naturalists of our own time hold equal faith in the wonders of the sea, but seek therein rather for the links of nature's chain than for apparent exceptions.
Edward Forbes,
British
Scientist
#Time
#Faith
#Nature
#Sea
#Wonders
Zero of Animal Life probably about 300 fathoms.
Edward Forbes,
British
Scientist
#Life
As we descend deeper and deeper in this region its inhabitants become more and more modified, and fewer and fewer, indicating our approach towards an abyss where life is either extinguished , or exhibits but a few sparks to mark its lingering presence.
Edward Forbes,
British
Scientist
#Life