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Bernard Picton - Curator of Marine Invertebrates

Area of Expertise:-

Marine zoology, particularly marine invertebrates

Biography

Bernard Picton is responsible for the marine invertebrate collection and deals with enquiries about marine zoology, collection development and exhibitions.  His research interests are Sponges, Cnidarians, nudibranch Molluscs, Echinoderms, Tunicates, identification, underwater photography, digital imaging and the storage and dissemination of biological knowledge using digital technologies

 

Publications

Erwin, D.G., Picton, B.E., Connor, D.W., Howson, C.M., Gilleece, P. & Bogues, M.J. 1990. Inshore Marine Life of Northern Ireland. HMSO: Belfast, 148pp.

Ackers, R.G., Moss, D. & Picton, B.E. 1992. Sponges of the British Isles (Sponge V) - a colour guide and working document. Marine Conservation Society. 175pp

Picton, B.E. 1993. Echinoderms of the British Isles. Immel Publishing Ltd. London.

Picton, B.E. & Morrow, C.C. 1993. Nudibranchs of the British Isles. Immel Publishing Ltd. London.

Howson, C.M. & Picton, B.E.(eds) 1997. The species directory of the marine fauna and flora of the British Isles and surrounding seas. Ulster Museum and The Marine Conservation Society, Belfast and Ross-on-Wye.

Contact Details

Telephone +44 (0)28 9039 5266
Fax +44 (0)28 9039 5004

e-mail: bernard.picton@nmni.com

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