Background
Würsig, Bernd Gerhard was born on November 9, 1948 in Barsinghausen, Hanover, Federal Republic of Germany. Son of Gerhard Paul and Charlotte Annemarie (Yorkowski) Würsig.
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Bernd Gerhard Würsig, German, American Marine biology educator. Recipient Chairman.s award for Research and Exploration National Geographic Society, 1998, Alban-Heiser award for excellence in Texas conservation research Zoological Society Houston, 1991, Student Body award for most effective teacher.Tex. Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1994-1995.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Ohio State University, 1971; Doctor of Philosophy, State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1978.
Career
Postdoctoral researcher, University of California, Santa Cruz, 1978-1981; professor, Moss Landing (California) Marine laboratories, 1981-1989; director Marine Mammal Laboratory, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., Galveston, since 1989. Government consultant Minerals Management Service, Washington, since 1980.
Achievements
Membership
Member Marine Mammal Society (president 1991-1993), New York Academy Sciences, Society Cryptozoology, American Behavior Society, American Museum Natural History, Society Archimedes.
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Married Melany Anne Carballeira, November 19, 1969. Children: Kim, Paul.
Awards
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Recipient Chairman.s award for Research and Exploration National Geographic Society, 1998, Alban-Heiser award for excellence in Texas conservation research Zoological Society Houston, 1991, Student Body award for most effective teacher.Tex. Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1994-1995.Recipient Chairman.s award for Research and Exploration National Geographic Society, 1998, Alban-Heiser award for excellence in Texas conservation research Zoological Society Houston, 1991, Student Body award for most effective teacher.Tex. Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1994-1995.