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Malcolm Clarke

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Born
Malcolm Roy Clarke

(1930-10-24)24 October 1930
Died 10 May 2013(2013-05-10) (aged 82)
Pico, Azores
Nationality British
Known for "Wide-ranging and major studies of the physiology, distribution and systematics of squid"
Spouse(s) Dorothy Clara Knight
Awards FRS
Scientific career
Institutions

Malcolm Roy Clarke (born October 24, 1930 – died May 10, 2013) was a famous British marine biologist. A marine biologist is a scientist who studies life in the ocean. Malcolm Clarke was especially known for his important work on cephalopods, which include amazing creatures like squid and octopus, and also on whales.

Malcolm Clarke's Career

Malcolm Clarke had an interesting career studying ocean life. Before he became a full-time scientist, he served in the Royal Army Medical Corps from 1948 to 1950.

He later started a special group called the Cephalopod International Advisory Council. This group helps scientists from all over the world share what they learn about cephalopods. He was both the Secretary and the President of this important council.

Awards and Special Honours

Malcolm Clarke received many awards for his scientific work. In 1981, he was chosen to be a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very high honour for scientists in the United Kingdom.

A type of deep-sea anglerfish was even named after him! This fish is called Oneirodes clarkei. It was named in his honour in 1988 by scientists Swinney and Pietsch.

His Family Life

Malcolm Clarke married Dorothy Clara Knight in 1958. Together, they had three sons and one daughter.

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