John Culliney facts for kids
John L. Culliney is an American biologist and a retired professor. He taught biology and marine biology at Hawaii Pacific University. He is known for his books about nature, especially about the ocean and plants in Hawaii.
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Who is John L. Culliney?
John L. Culliney went to Yale and Duke universities. He earned a special degree called a doctorate in zoology, which is the study of animals.
Since 1978, he has taught biology and marine science in Hawai‘i. He has written four books on different topics. These include the North American continental shelf and how to grow native Hawaiian plants. He lives on the island of Hawaii.
Books by John L. Culliney
John L. Culliney has written several books that share his knowledge about nature and the ocean.
Exploring Ocean Life
- 1977 THE FORESTS OF THE SEA: Life and Death on the Continental Shelf: This book explores the amazing life found on the continental shelf, which is the edge of a continent that is underwater.
- 1979 THE FORESTS OF THE SEA (softcover edition): A different version of his book about ocean life.
- 1980 EXPLORING UNDERWATER: The Sierra Club Guide to Scuba and Snorkeling: This guide helps people learn about scuba diving and snorkeling. It was written with E.S. Crockett.
- 1981 LESA MORYA (The Forests of the Sea) – Russian Edition: His book about the ocean was even translated into Russian!
Books on Hawaiian Nature
- 1988 ISLANDS IN A FAR SEA: Nature and Man in Hawaii: This book looks at nature in Hawaii and how people affect it.
- 1999 A NATIVE HAWAIIAN GARDEN: How to Grow and Care for Island Plants: This book teaches you how to grow beautiful plants that are native to Hawaii. He wrote it with B.P. Koebele.
- 2006 ISLANDS IN A FAR SEA: The Fate of Nature in Hawai`i (Revised Edition): An updated version of his book about Hawaii's nature.
Scientific Articles and Essays
John L. Culliney has also written many scientific articles and essays. These writings cover topics from tiny sea creatures to bigger ideas about nature and wisdom.
Marine Biology Research
His scientific articles often focus on marine biology. He has studied small sea animals like shipworms and scallops. These studies help us understand how these creatures live and grow in the ocean. For example, he researched how shipworms develop and how they get nitrogen.
Essays and Reviews
Beyond science, he has written essays and book reviews. These include thoughts on national parks and how ancient wisdom connects with modern science. He also wrote articles about animals like "Seal" and "Whale" for an encyclopedia.
