Alexander Garden's Fishes - Linnean Lens

Explore the fascinating history of Alexander Garden's fish specimens in this 50-minute video from the Linnean Society. Discover how the Scottish physician sent six consignments of dried and pressed fishes from Charleston, South Carolina to Carl Linnaeus in Uppsala between 1760 and 1771. Learn about the significance of these specimens as the earliest surviving material of fishes sent from North America to Europe. Join Ollie and Isabelle as they examine the extraordinary collection using Linnean Lens's document viewer, providing insights into this important contribution to natural history and taxonomy. Gain a deeper understanding of the Linnean Society's mission to inform, involve, and inspire people about nature and its interactions through their collections, programs, and publications.