Andreas B. Rechnitzer (1924-2005) was a prominent American oceanographer known for his significant contributions to marine science. He co-discovered the striped yellow butterfly fish, emblematic of the Birch Aquarium. Rechnitzer developed the pioneering SCUBA diving training program for ocean scientists, incorporating innovative techniques like buddy breathing. He played a crucial role in the negotiation for the purchase of the bathyscaphe Trieste and led Project Nekton, which explored the Challenger Deep. He served as the Oceanographer of the Navy and was Senior Scientist at SAIC, shaping oceanography for decades.
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Meaning of the name - Andreas
manly, brave
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Andreas B. Rechnitzer belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Escondido
Occupation: oceanographer | university teacher
Employers: US Navy Office of Naval Research | Science Applications International Corporation
Awards Received: Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 30, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 30, 2025 |
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| Sun | 8 Sagittarius 22 | 8 Sagittarius 52 | 20 Pisces 44 |
| Moon | 5 Aquarius 33 | 11 Aries 12 | 5 Libra 41 |
| Mercury | 27 Sagittarius 4 | 20 Scorpio 48 | 26 Pisces 40 |
| Venus | 4 Scorpio 6 | 29 Scorpio 59 | 9 Pisces 44 |
| Mars | 19 Pisces 14 | 19 Sagittarius 10 | 22 Taurus 9 |
| Jupiter | 25 Sagittarius 53 | 24 Cancer 33 | 17 Capricorn 14 |
| Saturn | 9 Scorpio 32 | 25 Pisces 4 | 14 Scorpio 37 |
| Uranus | 17 Pisces 36 | 29 Taurus 4 | 21 Pisces 25 |
| Neptune | 22 Leo 34 | 29 Pisces 23 | 20 Leo 25 |
| Pluto | 13 Cancer 8 | 1 Aquarius 53 | 11 Cancer 26 |
| Rahu | 17 Leo 17 | 13 Pisces 49 | 11 Leo 56 |
| Ketu | 17 Aquarius 17 | 13 Virgo 49 | 11 Aquarius 56 |
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