Background
Ballantine, William James was born on April 15, 1937 in Leicester, England. Arrived in New Zealand, 1961. Son of Samuel Ballantine and Annie Roberts Armstrong.
Ballantine, William James was born on April 15, 1937 in Leicester, England. Arrived in New Zealand, 1961. Son of Samuel Ballantine and Annie Roberts Armstrong.
Master of Arts, Cambridge (England) University, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy, London University, 1961.
Postdoctoral fellow University Auckland, New Zealand, 1961-1964, resident biologist Leigh Marine Laboratory New Zealand, since 1965.
Active supporter for groups and organizations promoting marine reserves, including governments and state departments, New Zealand, Australia, United States, Canada, since 1986. Member Institute Biology., Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society (distinguished life), numerous other science and conservation societies in United Kingdom and New Zealand.
Married Dulcie Hollindale, March 8, 1964 (deceased 1996). Children: Michael Samuel, Mary Catherine.