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Anne Rudloe
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Picture of Anne Eidemiller Rudloe at the U.S. Naval base in Panama City in the underwater research and diving techniques as part of the "Scientists in the Sea" program.
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Anne Eidemiller
December 24, 1947 Troy, Ohio, U.S.
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| Died | April 27, 2012 (aged 64) Panacea, Florida, U.S.
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| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Mary Washington College, Florida State University |
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Jack Rudloe
(m. 1971) |
| Awards | National Wetlands Award |
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| Fields | Marine biology |
| Institutions | Panacea Institute of Marine Science, Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory |
Anne Rudloe (born Anne Eidemiller, December 24, 1947 – April 27, 2012) was an amazing American marine biologist. She helped start the Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory in Panacea, Florida. This lab teaches people all about ocean life.
About Anne Rudloe
Anne Eidemiller was born on December 24, 1947, in Troy, Ohio. She grew up in Hampton, Virginia. In 1971, she married Jack Rudloe, who was a writer and naturalist.
Anne loved learning about the ocean. She earned her first degree in Biology from Mary Washington College in 1969. Later, she got a master's degree in Oceanography from Florida State University in 1972. She then earned her PhD in Marine Biology in 1978.
Anne was very brave and pioneering. She trained at a United States Naval base in Panama City. This training was for underwater research and diving. She was the first woman to complete this special "Scientists in the Sea" program!
She also taught biological science at Florida State University. In 1980, she started the Panacea Institute of Marine Science. Then, in 1990, she co-founded the Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory. This lab became a non-profit place to teach people about marine life. Anne was its managing director.
Her Work and Writings
Anne Rudloe wrote five books. She also published many scientific articles. These articles were about interesting sea creatures. She studied horseshoe crabs, electric rays, tiny mysid shrimp, and sea turtles.
She also wrote for popular magazines. You could find her articles in National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, and Audubon. She often wrote about protecting the environment. One important article she co-wrote was about damage to the Atchafalaya Basin.
Anne also studied Zen Buddhism. She became an Abbot at the Cypress Tree Zen Center in Tallahassee, Florida. She was a guest on National Public Radio. She talked about her work in conservation and Zen Buddhism.
Anne Rudloe passed away on April 27, 2012, after battling cancer.
Her Legacy
Anne Rudloe's work continues to inspire. In 2014, she was honored for her education and outreach efforts. This award came from the Environmental Law Institute.
In 2020, the Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory received a big grant. This money will help build the new Anne Rudloe Memorial Education Center. This center will teach new classes. It will help more people learn about marine life and conservation.
In 2021, Anne was given the River and Bay Champion award. This award recognized her passion for protecting nature. The chairman of the Governing Board said that Anne's biggest impact was on the thousands of children she taught. Many future scientists might find their love for the ocean because of Anne Rudloe's work.
Selected Books
- Butterflies on a sea wind: beginning Zen (2002)
- Priceless Florida: natural ecosystems and native species (2004, with E. Whitney and D.B. Means)
- Shrimp: the endless quest for pink gold (2010, with Jack Rudloe)
- Zen in a Wild Country (2012)
See also
In Spanish: Anne Rudloe para niños
