Francis Rougerie

Background

Rougerie, Francis was born on October 4, 1940 in Nice, France. Son of Jean and Marguerite (Graillet) Rougerie.

Education

License Chemistry, University Marseilles, France, 1965. Diploma in Science, University Paris, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, Office de la recherche scientifique et technique outre-mer, Paris, 1970.

Career

Oceanographer, Office of Science Research and Technology, Outre Mer, New Caledonia, 1967-1979; chief scientist, Office of Science Research and Technology, Outre Mer, French Polynesia, 1979-1994; research consultant, European Oceanic Observatory, Monaco, 1995-1997. Researcher in reef functioning and endo-upwelling. Lecturer U Tahiti, Polynesia, 1989-1995.

Science diver Office de la recherche scientifique et technique outre-mer.

Achievements

• Francis Rougerie has been listed as a noteworthy Oceanographer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Protection of Nature, Tahiti, 1980-1994. Member American Geophysical Union, International Society for Reef Study.

Interests

• Avocations: sailing board, tennis, diving.

Connections

Married Maud Bergazzy, February 13, 1965. Children: Philippe, Ondine.

Father:

Jean Rougerie

Mother:

Marguerite (Graillet) Rougerie

Spouse:

Maud Bergazzy

child:

Philippe Rougerie

child:

Ondine Rougerie