Timothy R. Parsons Medal

ocean sciences award

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The Timothy R. Parsons Medal is an award established in 2005 by the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans. It recognizes pioneering exploration of the complex relationships between fish and their environment, and the application of this understanding to reversing the decline in fishery resources.1

The medal is named after Timothy R. Parsons, a Canadian marine biologist known for advocating a holistic approach to studying ocean environments. Parsons' work focused on the entire marine ecosystem rather than just population dynamics, influencing new methods in marine conservation and management. He also conducted research on the effects of pollution on marine environments using innovative techniques like mesocosms.1

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Timothy Parsons
The Timothy R. Parsons Medal was established in 2005 by the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans, with Parsons and fellow marine biologist Daniel M. Ware as the first recipients. He was made Officer of the Order of Canada in 2006.
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The Timothy R. Parsons Medal was established in 2005 by the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans, with Parsons and fellow marine biologist Daniel M. Ware as the first recipients. He was made Officer of the Order of Canada in 2006.
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