Why did vitus bering have a voyage?

Vitus Bering undertook his voyages primarily to explore and map the northeastern coast of Asia and the northwest coast of America for the Russian Empire. His expeditions, particularly the Great Northern Expedition in the early 18th century, aimed to establish new trade routes and expand Russian territorial claims. Bering's journeys contributed significantly to the understanding of the geography of the North Pacific region and led to the discovery of the Aleutian Islands and parts of Alaska.