Robert Arthur Croker

Background

Croker, Robert Arthur was born on September 4, 1932 in New York City. Son of Arthur Winfield and Marion Elizabeth (Miller) Croker.

Education

AB, Adelphi College, 1958; Master of Science, Miami (Florida) U., 1960; Doctor of Philosophy, Emory University, 1966.

Career

Fishery biologist fish and wildlife service, unites states department Interior, Highlands, New Jersey, Pensacola., Florida, 1960-1964; research assistant Marine Institute, U. Georgia, Sapelo Island, 1965-1966; with, U. N.H., Durham, since 1966; professor zoology, U. N.H., Durham, 1981-1988; professor environmental history and conservation, U. N.H., Durham, since 1988. Ecologist Jackson Estuarine Laboratory, Durham, 1970-1987. Visiting scientist Eniwetok Marine Biological Laboratory, 1968-1969, West Indies Laboratory, St. Croix, 1972.

Teacher, examiner U. Kerala, India, 1975. Teacher U. Austral De Chile, 1982.

Achievements

• Robert Arthur Croker has been listed as a noteworthy Ecologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Pioneer Ecologist: The Life and Work of Victor Ernest Shelford 1877-1968

    (Book by Robert A. Croker)

Membership

With United States Air Force, 1951-1955. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member Ecological Society American, Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married Mary Ann Casey. Children: Jean Marie, Barry Andrew.

Father:

Arthur Winfield Croker

Mother:

Marion Elizabeth (Miller) Croker

Spouse:

Mary Ann Casey

child:

Jean Marie Croker

child:

Barry Andrew Croker