Backus, Richard H.

Dates:
Active 1959
Active 1988

Biographical notes:

Richard "Dick" Backus worked at WHOI from 1952 - 1988, in the Geophysics and Biology Dept., serving as chair of the Biology Dept. from 1970 - 1974, 1986 - 1987. He was considered the local shark expert. He is the co-author of the book "The natural history of sharks." He served as editor-in-chief of "Georges Bank."

From the description of Papers, 1959-1988 (bulk 1980-1988). (MBLWHOI Library). WorldCat record id: 55021979

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Subjects:

  • Autobiographies
  • Ichthyology
  • Oceanography Observations
  • Underwater acoustics

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Places:

  • Georges Bank (as recorded)