William Beebe
William Beebe
William Beebe was an American naturalist, ornithologist, marine biologist, entomologist, explorer, and author. He is remembered for the numerous expeditions he conducted for the New York Zoological Society, his deep dives in the Bathysphere, and his prolific scientific writing for both academic and popular audiences...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionScientist
Date of Birth29 July 1877
CityBrooklyn, NY
CountryUnited States of America
William Beebe quotes about
I can only think of one experience which might exceed in interest a few hours spent under water, and that would be a journey to Mars.
When ... we realize the possibilities of deep sea life still unknown to us, every haul of the dredge should be welcomed by an expectant enthusiasm equaled in other fields only by the possible hope of communication with our sister planets.
The isness of things is well worth studying; but it is their whyness that makes life worth living.