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Alasdair McIntyre: Emeritus professor, zoologist and marine expert

Alasdair McIntyre, who has died aged 83, was a zoologist and marine expert whose passion for science is his legacy.

He continued to work until shortly before his death, engrossed in the impressive task of editing a book based on a worldwide, 10-year census of marine life involving 2000 scientists, 17 chapters and 145 contributing authors.