About Shale Niskin
Lived 1926 – 1988 (aged 61). Shale Niskin was an American inventor and engineer.
Shale Jack Niskin (June 18, 1926 – April 1988) was the inventor of the Niskin bottle, a device used for collecting water samples. He also founded General Oceanics, Inc. in 1966 and served as the company's first president. General Oceanics, based in North Miami, Florida, manufactures oceanographic and environmental monitoring equipment.
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Who was Shale Niskin?
American businessman (1926–1988)
When was Shale Niskin born?
Shale Niskin was born on 18 June 1926.
When did Shale Niskin die?
Shale Niskin died on 1 April 1988.
What was Shale Niskin's occupation?
Shale Niskin was an inventor and engineer.
What nationality was Shale Niskin?
Shale Niskin was American.
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