Denzil Miller

Denzil George Miller (30 April 1951 — 30 November 2019) was a marine scientist and expert on Antarctic conservation, fisheries, policy and governance.[1][2][3]

Denzil Miller
Born30 April 1951
Died30 November 2019
Hobart, Tasmania
NationalitySouth African
Alma materUniversity of Tasmania
University of Wollongong
University of Cape Town
Spouse(s)Jenny
Scientific career
FieldsMarine Science

Early life and education

Miller grew up in Zambia and attended school in Zimbabwe.[4] He went on to gain a PhD in marine biology from the University of Cape Town.[5]

Career

Miller worked as a scientist for the Marine and Coastal Affairs branch of South Africa's Department of Environmental Affairs for 23 years, from 1979 until 2002.[4][5] During this time, he attended the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) as a member of the South African delegation. He convened the Commission's Working Group on Krill (1987 to 1994) and chaired its scientific committee (1997 to 2000).[1]

He served as the Executive Secretary for CCAMLR from 2002 until 2010.[4]

From 2003 until 2008, Miller chaired the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's Regional Fisheries Bodies Secretariat Network.

In 2011, he was appointed as director of Antarctic Tasmania’s Science and Research Unit.[5]

Miller was the Tasmanian representative on the Forum of Australian Chief Scientists from 2012 until 2017.[6]

Awards

In 1995, Miller was awarded the South African Antarctic Medal and the BP Antarctic Award.[4][7]

In October 2007, he was one of six international recipients to be awarded the Duke of Edinburgh Conservation Medal for his contributions to Antarctic conservation and fisheries management.[8]

In 2011, he was made a member of the Order of Australia recognizing his service to the conservation of Antarctic Marine Life.[9][7]

References
  1. "Presenter: Professor Denzil Miller". www.atsummit50.org. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
  2. "Prof. Denzil Miller AM, PhD. MILLER | Death Notices | Tasmania". Weekly Times Now. Retrieved 2019-12-02.
  3. "Professor Denzil Miller AM | CCAMLR". www.ccamlr.org. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  4. "Denzil Miller Bio" (PDF). Oceanites.
  5. ResearchCareer. "New director for Antarctic Tasmania Science and Research Unit - ResearchCareer". www.researchcareer.com.au. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
  6. "Article: Forum of Australian Chief Scientists | Chief Scientist". www.chiefscientist.gov.au. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
  7. "Prof Denzil Miller Order of Australia award". ANARE Club Tasmania. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
  8. "Southern Ocean guardian wins WWF conservation medal | WWF". wwf.panda.org. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
  9. December 2011.pdf "Honorary Appointments and Awards Within the Order of Australia" Check |url= value (help) (PDF). Gazette Special (Commonwealth of Australia). S190. 2 December 2011.
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