Background
Mariscal, Richard North was born on October 4, 1935 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Joseph Francis and Janet (Whittemore) Mariscal.
marine biologist Biology educator
Mariscal, Richard North was born on October 4, 1935 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Joseph Francis and Janet (Whittemore) Mariscal.
AB, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, 1957; AM, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, Berkeley, 1966.
Lecturer zoology, University of California, Berkeley, 1966;
postdoctoral fellow, U. Miami (Florida), 1967-1968;
visiting investigator, U. Hawaii, Honolulu, 1967;
professor biology, Florida State University, Tallahassee, since 1968. Visiting assistant professor University of California, Santa Barbara, 1968, Oregon State University, Newport, 1969. Visiting associate professor of University Washington, 1970, University of California, Bodega Bay, 1971-1972, W. Indies Laboratory, St. Croix, 1974, Bermuda Biological Station, 1978.
Grant reviewer National Science Foundation, Washington, since 1968. Consultant editor various public houses.
Vice president of the board directors Young Men’s Christian Association Youth Programs, Tallahassee, 1984-1989. Scoutleader Boy Scouts American, Tallahassee, since 1987. Board directors Florida Conservation Association, 1986-1988.
Lieutenant United States Navy, 1957-1959. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Married Elaine Byrd, November 30,1974. Children: Scott B., Matthew E., Melissa N., Mark J.