Wendy Nelson
New Zealand marine scientist and phycologist (1954- still alive) · New Zealand · On the map · Scientists
Wendy Alison Nelson is a New Zealand marine scientist and world expert in phycology. She is New Zealand's leading authority on seaweeds.
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Nelson is particularly interested in the biosystematics of seaweeds/macroalgae of New Zealand, with research on floristics, evolution and phylogeny, as well as ecology, and life history studies of marine algae. Recently she has worked on the systematics and biology of red algae including coralline algae, distribution and diversity of seaweeds in harbours and soft sediment habitats, and seaweeds of the Ross Sea and Balleny Islands.
The same award as Wendy
David MabberleyBoth received Nancy T. Burbidge Medal
Elizabeth EdgarBoth received Allan Mere award
Patrick MarshallBoth received Hutton Medal
Michael D. CrispBoth received Nancy T. Burbidge MedalVivienne Cassie CooperBoth received New Zealand Marine Sciences Society Award