The 12th of February is Charles Darwin's200th birthday! I am not going to give you a history lesson on Darwin, instead I am going to tell you about February 12, 2009. This year on the bicentennial of his birthday, a ship (a replication of The Beagle) will set sail on a journey to repeat Darwin's expedition. The scientists will also be conducting two on-going original research projects over the five year voyage; Metagenomics and DNA barcoding. There will also be several smaller research projects.
The ship will be furnished with new laboratory equipment, up to date technology, functional galleys, living quarters for all and much more. There are many ways to get involved with this project! You can track their status, make a suggestion for one of those research projects, make a donation, buy a supportive shirt or just spread the word!
This will help you if you want to get involved in a local Darwin Day Celebration!
Check it out, the Beagle has a blog!
Check it out, the Beagle has a blog!
