Charles Darwin was born on 12th February 1809. 2009 marked the 200th anniversary of his birth. He published the ground-breaking ‘On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection’ in 1859. His most influential voyage of discovery onboard the HMS ‘Beagle’ set sail from Plymouth on 27th December 1831.
Read more about Darwin’s barnacle studies and his links to marine biology.
During 2009 partners in Plymouth and Torquay will celebrate his life, works, discoveries and contribution to science.
Explore Darwin200 exhibitions, events and links in the Southwest.