Sir Charles Maurice yonge
Ocean Sentinel
The late Sir Charles Maurice Yonge is a renowned marine zoologist known for leading the Great Barrier Reef Expedition in the 1920s. This groundbreaking 13-month voyage opened up the scientific world to the marvels of the Great Barrier Reef and laid the groundwork for modern coral reef biology. Sir Yonge, an Englishman, made significant contributions to the study of marine invertebrate feeding and digestion and dedicated his life to teaching and inspiring future scientists.
In the Ocean Sentinels artwork, artist Jason deCaires Taylor chose the Ramose Murex shell, symbolising the collection of marine species, as a tribute to Dr. Yonge's expedition.
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The Ocean Sentinels is a collection of sculptures that blend human figures with natural marine forms. These sculptures represent influential Australians who have made significant contributions to marine science and conservation.
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