Edward Nelson (marine biologist)
British marine biologist and explorer (1883–1923) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edward William Nelson (1883–1923) was a British marine biologist and polar explorer. Educated at Clifton College, Tonbridge School and Cambridge University, he was independently wealthy.[1] He worked at the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom (MBA) in Plymouth and was member of the 1910–1913 British Antarctic Expedition. In association with E. J. Allen, he developed a simple method for culturing phytoplankton.
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Edward Nelson | |
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Born | 6 June 1883 |
Died | 17 January 1923 |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | Clifton College Cambridge University |
Occupation(s) | Senior Naturalist, laboratory in Plymouth Scientific Superintendent, Fisheries Board for Scotland |
Known for | Marine Biology Polar exploration |
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