Fernando de Buen y Lozano facts for kids
Fernando de Buen y Lozano was a Spanish scientist. He was born on October 10, 1895, and passed away on May 6, 1962. He studied fish and the ocean.
He was known as an ichthyologist (ick-thee-ALL-oh-jist) and an oceanographer (oh-she-uh-NOG-ruh-fer). An ichthyologist is a scientist who studies fish. An oceanographer is a scientist who studies the ocean, including its plants, animals, and physical features.
Fernando de Buen lived in several countries during his life. These included Mexico, Uruguay, and Chile.
Life and Work
Fernando de Buen made important contributions to science. He worked in different parts of the world.
In Uruguay, he held important positions. He was the director of the Department of Science at the Oceanography and Fisheries Service. This means he led a team that studied the ocean and fishing. He also taught at a university. He was a Professor of Hydrobiology and Protozoology in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Hydrobiology is the study of life in water, and protozoology is the study of tiny, single-celled organisms called protozoa.
He was also recognized by other scientists. He became an honorary foreign member of the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. This society is made up of experts who study fish, amphibians, and reptiles. Being an honorary member means he was highly respected for his work.
Fernando de Buen's work helped us learn more about the amazing creatures that live in our oceans and rivers. His studies contributed to our understanding of marine life and the health of our water environments.
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