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Alister Hardy

British marine biologist (1896-1985) · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Died at 89

Sir Alister Clavering Hardy was a British marine biologist, an expert on marine ecosystems spanning organisms from zooplankton to whales. He had the artistic skill to illustrate his books with his own drawings, maps, diagrams, and paintings.

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Templeton Prize1985
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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1896 to 1985 · aged 89