Albatross Quote by Alexander Agassiz
“A great number of soundings, mainly along the continental slope of the New England States were also taken by the vessels of the United States Fish Commission. Important soundings were made by the United States Fish Commission steamer ALBATROSS in the Caribbean, during the winter of 1883-1884.”
About This Quote
Source Historical Report: United States Fish Commission Soundings, 1883‑1884
Scientific documentation of extensive oceanographic measurements conducted by the U.S. Fish Commission, highlighting early marine research.
In simple terms: Early marine data collection.
Key Takeaway
Value systematic scientific exploration.
Themes
science
exploration
history
Mood
analytical
curious
Type
academic
informative
When to use this quote
- environmental studies
- policy making
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
marine surveying
historical research
Questions to Reflect On
- What can historic data teach modern science?
- How has marine research evolved?
A Different Perspective
Data may be outdated by modern standards.
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