Cedric Robert Mann

Background

Mann, Cedric Robert was born on February 14, 1926 in Auckland, New Zealand. Son of Duncan and Winifred Mary (Hood) Mann. came to Canada, 1949.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University New Zealand, Auckland, 1948; Master of Science, U. New Zealand, Auckland, 1950; Doctor of Philosophy, University B.C., Vancouver, Canada, 1953; Doctor of Engineering, Nova Scoti Technology College, Halifax, Canada, 1972.

Career

Physicist, Naval Research Establishment, Halifax, Nova Scoti, Canada, 1953-1961; oceanographer, Atlantic Oceanographic Laboratory, Halifax, Nova Scoti, Canada, 1961-1975; director, Atlantic Oceanographic Laboratory, Halifax, Nova Scoti, Canada, 1975-1978; director general, Bedford Institute Oceanography, Halifax, Nova Scoti, Canada, 1978-1979; director general, Institute Ocean Sciences, Sidney, B.C., Canada, 1979-1987. Association professor Dalhousie U., Halifax, 1961-1975. Chairman science advisory board Intergovtl.

Oceanographic Commission, Paris, 1978-1981. Member Canada Climate Planning Board, Ottawa, 1983-1986. Chairman Sea Use Council, Seattle, 1981-1986.

Achievements

• Cedric Robert Mann has been listed as a noteworthy institute administrator, oceanographer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Royal Society Canada. Member Canada Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (life, recipient J.P. Tully medal in Oceanography, 1994).

Interests

• Avocations: golf; gardening.

Connections

Married Muriel Frances May, December 19, 1950. 1 child, Robin Carl.

Father:

Duncan Mann

Mother:

Winifred Mary (Hood) Mann

Spouse:

Muriel Frances May

child:

Robin Carl Mann