Anthony "Tony" F. Amos
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Tony Amos is a renowned oceanographer, naturalist, and conservationist. Born in London, England, he moved to Bermuda at the age of seventeen where he began his career in the electronics industry. His work in Bermuda led him to a position at Columbia University in New York, where he was given the opportunity to explore the Indian Ocean or the Antarctic Ocean. He chose the latter, sparking his lifelong passion for oceanography. Amos later moved to Texas in 1976, where he worked at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute. He is best known for his "Beachops" project, a survey of a seven-mile stretch of Mustang Island's Gulf beach, which he conducted every other day starting in 1978.
Scope and Content Note
This interview with Tony Amos, conducted by Jen Corrinne Brown on January 26, 2017, provides a detailed account of Amos's life and career. The interview begins with Amos's early life in London and his move to Bermuda, where he began his career in the electronics industry. He discusses his work at Columbia University, his decision to explore the Antarctic Ocean, and his passion for bird watching. The interview also covers his move to Texas, his work at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute, and the inception of his "Beachops" project. The interview provides valuable insights into Amos's contributions to oceanography and conservation.
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