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Chun, Carl
1852
1914
Gansberg, Fritz
1871
1950
Aus den Tiefen des Weltmeeres
Schilderungen von der deutschen Tiefsee-Expedition
Die deutsche Tiefseeexpedition -- Von Kapstadt zur Bouvet-Insel -- Im antarktischen Meere -- Die Eisberge -- Das antarktische Plankton -- Letzter Vorstoss nach Süden -- Die Kerguelen -- Einige Ergebnisse der Valdivia-Expedition.
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"Aus den Tiefen des Weltmeeres" by Carl Chun is a scientific account written in the late 19th century. The work details the findings and experiences of the German deep-sea expedition aboard the ship Valdivia, exploring the previously uncharted depths of the ocean. It delves into the rich and vibrant marine life discovered during the voyage, emphasizing the significance of deep-sea research and the technologies employed in such explorations. The opening of the text introduces the historical context of deep-sea explorations, highlighting the misconceptions about these mysterious underwater realms prior to the systematic research that began in the 19th century. Chun describes the preparations for the Valdivia expedition, detailing the scientific equipment on board, including laboratories for microscopy and chemistry. The narrative sets a vivid scene of the ship's departure from Hamburg and the crew's rigorous research efforts, including deep-sea sounding and dredging, as they venture into the South Atlantic and Antarctic regions in search of undiscovered marine life. It establishes an adventurous tone filled with curiosity and dedication to advancing oceanography. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Marine animals
Deutsche Tiefsee-Expedition (1898-1999)
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