William Edwin Ricker (1908–2001) was a Canadian entomologist and a significant figure in the development of fisheries science, best known for the Ricker model that predicts fish stock in fisheries. He had an esteemed career as both an entomologist and a scientific editor, authoring 296 papers and books, along with numerous translations and manuscripts. His influential work includes the 'Handbook of computation for biological statistics of fish populations,' which remained a standard reference for decades.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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William Edwin Ricker belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Waterdown
Occupation: ichthyologist | entomologist | university teacher | biologist | zoologist
Awards Received: Fry Medal | Officer of the Order of Canada | Eminent Ecologist Award | Flavelle Medal | Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 11, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 11, 2025 |
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| Sun | 18 Leo 35 | 19 Leo 16 | 14 Sagittarius 12 |
| Moon | 11 Aquarius 26 | 19 Pisces 42 | 29 Taurus 23 |
| Mercury | 9 Leo 8 | 4 Leo 15 | 4 Sagittarius 36 |
| Venus | 9 Cancer 11 | 13 Cancer 27 | 10 Scorpio 7 |
| Mars | 22 Leo 1 | 2 Libra 58 | 7 Scorpio 17 |
| Jupiter | 22 Leo 57 | 13 Cancer 58 | 13 Virgo 25 |
| Saturn | 10 Aries 21 | 1 Aries 6 | 3 Aries 53 |
| Uranus | 13 Capricorn 35 | 1 Gemini 12 | 15 Capricorn 8 |
| Neptune | 15 Cancer 52 | 1 Aries 48 | 16 Cancer 32 |
| Pluto | 25 Gemini 29 | 2 Aquarius 10 | 25 Gemini 1 |
| Rahu | 2 Cancer 37 | 19 Pisces 42 | 26 Gemini 26 |
| Ketu | 2 Capricorn 37 | 19 Virgo 42 | 26 Sagittarius 26 |
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