William Beebe
Charles William Beebe was an American naturalist, ornithologist, marine biologist, entomologist, explorer, and writer. He is remembered for the numerous expeditions he conducted for the New York Zoological Society, such as the Arcturus mission, his deep dives in the Bathysphere, and his prolific scientific writing for academic and popular audiences.
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- 🏆 John Burroughs Medal🏆 Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal
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1877
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