Charles Darwin's ecological experiment on Ascension isle

[oddhack]

Interesting article from the BBC here. It describes how Ascension Island was terraformed by Charles Darwin and the Royal Navy, resulting in a unique ecosystem of plants normally not found together. This seems like just the sort of project dear Stephen might have started, had he thought of it.

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[ozfille]

That is fascinating and I could imagine Stephen's absolute delight at the fruits of the Royal Navy's labours. He would recommend to his friend Jack that a whole squadron of naval ships be utilised in this manner, much to his particular friend's horror. *g*

[tootsiemuppet]

I read that! Isn't it fantastic? Charles Darwin, terra-former! As if he could posibly get any more wonderful. *draws hearts all around him*