Alan Longhurst
British-born Canadian oceanographer (1925–2023)
Biography
Alan Reece Longhurst (5 March 1925 – 7 December 2023) was a British-born Canadian oceanographer who invented the Longhurst-Hardy Plankton Recorder, and is widely known for his contributions to the primary scientific literature, together with his numerous monographs, most notably the "Ecological Geography of the Sea". He led an effort that produced the first estimate of global primary production in the oceans using satellite imagery, and also quantified vertical carbon flux through the planktonic ecosystem via the biological pump. In later life he offered several critical reviews of several aspects of fishery management science and climate change science.
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Awards & honours (2)
- A.C. Redfield Lifetime Achievement Award
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
Quick answers about Alan Longhurst
- How old was Alan Longhurst?
- Alan Longhurst died on December 7, 2023 at the age of 98.
- When is Alan Longhurst's birthday?
- Alan Longhurst was born on March 5, 1925.
- Where was Alan Longhurst born?
- Alan Longhurst was born in Plymouth.
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- Alan Longhurst's zodiac sign is Pisces.
- What is Alan Longhurst's nationality?
- Alan Longhurst is a citizen of Canada.
- What does Alan Longhurst do?
- Alan Longhurst is known as ecologist, oceanographer.
