This podcast episode explores the Coquille Expedition led by Jules Dumont d'Urville in the 1820s. It follows the journey of the expedition across the Atlantic Ocean, the observations and scientific discoveries made in Tahiti, Australia, and New Zealand, the challenges faced by d'Urville and his team, and the impact of the expedition on his career. The episode also discusses d'Urville's return to Europe, his honors and promotions, and his plans for a new expedition. Overall, it provides a compreh...
