1. James Cook First to conduct scientific oceanography –Accurate, thorough complete descriptions –Took samples of marine life, plants & animals, ocean floor & geologic formations –Reported the information in log books & journals –Charts accurate enough to be used by Allies in WWII 1768 – left with scientists Primary goal to assert British influence in South Pacific Observed transit of Venus across Sun Charted New Zealand, mapped Great Barrier Reef, mapped small islands, made noted on natural history, initiated friendly relations with natives

2. James Cook 1772 - 2 nd voyage Charted Tonga & Easter Islands Discovered New Caledonia & South Georgia First to circumnavigate globe at high latitudes

3. James Cook 1776 – 3 rd voyage Looking for NW passage around Canada & Alaska or NE passage above Siberia Found Hawaiian Islands Charted West coast of North America

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