Envision embarking on a journey mirroring the famed U.S. Exploring Expedition of 1838-1841, known as the Wilkes Expedition. This historic venture rightfully places Charles Wilkes and his team in the ranks of renowned European Explorers like Captain Cook, Ross, D’Urville, and Krusenstern. The Wilkes Expedition’s legacy includes mapping Fiji, revealing Antarctica as its own continent, and detailing the Columbia River area.
The expedition’s rich collection of botanical, anthropological, geological, and geographical treasures, along with diaries and charts, laid the foundation for the Smithsonian Institution. These artifacts, still revered and studied by descendants of their cultures of origin, attract international visitors, underscoring their unparalleled global significance.
While most of Earth’s land has been charted, the story of ocean exploration continues to evolve. Enter the Five Oceans Global Solutions (5OGS) ‘Voyage of Advancement,’ a transformative four-year journey (2024-2027) traversing the lifeblood of our planet – its rivers and streams and their connection to the blue ocean. This odyssey reexamines our world through the lens of early explorers, assessing environmental changes for better or worse.
At the core of this mission is the rich biodiversity of jungles and oceans, forming a vital network essential for Earth’s survival.
The Voyage of Advancement’ is not just about observation but action. Teaming up with pioneering entrepreneurs and a dynamic group of young scientists, explorers, and technologists, we confront and address environmental challenges.
The ocean, absorbing a quarter of human-made CO2 and holding 97% of Earth’s water, remains largely uncharted and unprotected. 5OGS is your gateway to not only preserving these critical ecosystems but also leading in the creation of groundbreaking technologies and strategies, shaping the future of industry and environmental care. This journey is a clarion call to partake in a legacy that will resonate through history.
Join the ‘Voyage of Advancement’ as we redefine humanity’s bond with the oceans and their tributaries. This expedition is more than a journey; it’s a vision of the future waiting for you to embrace.
