Dalhousie’s ‘Wayne Gretzky of biology’ remembered as ‘most amazing’ human
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As a professor at Dalhousie University, Jeffrey Hutchings was known for teaching students about fisheries entirely from his head, without need of notes or PowerPoint presentations.
A man known as the “Wayne Gretzky of biology” has passed away.
Jeffrey Hutchings, an ecologist and professor at Dalhousie University in Halifax, N.S., was 63 years old when he died unexpectedly Monday.
The cause of death has not been disclosed.
Hutchings was a world-class scientist, dedicated to finding facts, and, protecting them from political interference.
Friends and colleagues say he was also a remarkable mentor.
“I wouldn’t be where I am now if I wasn’t for Jeff, his guidance and him taking a risk on me,” said David Keith, a scientist with the federal department of Fisheries and Oceans.
As a professor at Dalhousie University, Hutchings was known for educating students about fisheries entirely from his head, with no need for notes or PowerPoint presentations.
As a fisheries scientist, he was legendary for his integrity and his dedication.