Frederick Aldrich

Frederick Allen Aldrich AB, M.Sc., Ph.D. (May 1, 1927—July 12, 1991) was a prominent marine biologist and educator. He is probably best remembered for his research on giant squid.

Aldrich was born in Butler, New Jersey on May 1, 1927. He began working at Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1961 as an associate professor of biology. Two years later he became head of the department. He became the first director of the Marine Sciences Research Laboratory at Logy Bay in 1967. In 1990, Aldrich became the Moses Harvey Professor of Marine Biology, a named chair that he would hold until his death on July 12, 1991.

The squid species "Australiteuthis aldrichi" is named after him.

References

*Ellis, R. 1998. "The Search for the Giant Squid". Lyons Press (London).
* [http://www.mun.ca/sgs/news/aldrich_bio.php Memorial University: Frederick A. Aldrich]