Background
McCosker, John Edward was born on November 17, 1945 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Joseph Samuel and Betty Eleanor (Hoyt) McCosker.
Ichthyologist marine biologist
McCosker, John Edward was born on November 17, 1945 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Joseph Samuel and Betty Eleanor (Hoyt) McCosker.
Bachelor of Arts, Occidental College, 1967; Doctor of Philosophy, Scripps Institution Oceanography, 1973; Doctor of Science (honorary), Occidental College, 1987.
Research associate, Smithsonian Institution, Canal Zone, 1970-1971; lecturer marine biology, University of California at San Diego, 1973; director, Steinhart Aquarium, San Francisco, since 1973.
Member Society Protection of Old Fishes, American Society Ichthyologists and Herpetologists, American Association for the Advancement of Science, others.