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Peter Anthony Larkin

1924 – 1996

Canadian fisheries scientist

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About Peter Anthony Larkin

Lived 1924 – 1996 (aged 71–72). Peter Anthony Larkin was a New Zealand scientist and ichthyologist, known for Fisheries science and Maximum sustainable yield.

Peter Anthony Larkin, (1924–1996) was a fisheries scientist who spent most of his career at the University of British Columbia. to Larkin's "An epitaph for the concept of maximum sustained yield", an essay based on his keynote lecture at the American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting in 1976.

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Born
1924, Auckland
Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Fisheries science, Maximum sustainable yield
Education
Exeter College, University of Saskatchewan, Pacific Biological Station, University of British Columbia
Employers
University of British Columbia
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada; Member of the Order of Canada; Rhodes Scholarship; Order of British Columbia; Order of Canada

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter Anthony Larkin?

Canadian fisheries scientist

When was Peter Anthony Larkin born?

Peter Anthony Larkin was born in 1924 in Auckland.

When did Peter Anthony Larkin die?

Peter Anthony Larkin died on 10 July 1996 in Canada.

What was Peter Anthony Larkin's occupation?

Peter Anthony Larkin was a scientist and ichthyologist.

What was Peter Anthony Larkin known for?

Peter Anthony Larkin was known for Fisheries science and Maximum sustainable yield.

What nationality was Peter Anthony Larkin?

Peter Anthony Larkin was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Anthony Larkin

· Wikidata: Q47450752

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