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“The naturalists of yore esteemed the ocean to be a treasury of wonders, and sought therein for monstrosities and organisms contrary to the law of nature, such as they interpreted it.”

Quote by Edward Forbes

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Edward Forbes, a British naturalist born on February 12, 1815, and died on November 18, 1854. He is renowned for his contributions to marine biology, particularly his research on coral reefs and marine invertebrates. more

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