Ryan johnson marine biologist biography
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Ryan Johnson (marine scientist)
New Zealand marine scientist (born )
Ryan Johnson (30 January ) is a marine biologist specializing in researching sharks.[1] He is best known for the shark documentaries that he features in and hosts.[2]
Early life
Johnson grew up in the coastal town of Mount Manganui, New Zealand.
As an avid sailor, rower and snorkeler, his passion for the oceans was established early.
Growing up his other passion was Rugby where he gained his provincial age group colours and represented Tauranga Boys' College's 1st IV in & as a flanker.
Ryan johnson marine biologist biography
South Africa
In he moved to South Africa to pursue a scientific career researching the great white shark. At the University of Pretoria he conducted his honours, masters and doctoral theses. During this time he spent a year living on Dyer Island where he began his research into the great white shark's life history.
In , he co-founded Oceans Research with three colleagues. In he helped expose t