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Alfred Russel Wallace proposed the theory of evolution In the 19th century though, Wallace was unable to see
due to natural selection in 1858 independently from below the ocean along the Wallace Line to explore the
Charles Darwin, who published On the Origin of Species fish species that also evolved differently from other
in 1859. Giving much of the credit in developing the places due to their unique underwater habitat shaped
theory of evolution to Darwin, Wallace left for Indonesia by volcanic activity and earthquakes.
where he spent 18 years doing research, which led These exotic fish species are captured on camera,
to his discovery of a boundary that separated the showing the diversity of marine life and the evolutionary
ecozones of Asia and Australia. This became known as influences. Showing how marine life maintain a balance
the Wallace Line and it shows the distinct differences underwater, these vivid images will draw viewers into
among species to the west and east of the line. the mysterious world of nature.
