Luke J Pen (1960–2002) was a

biologist A biologist is a scientist who conducts research in biology. Biologists are interested in studying life on Earth, whether it is an individual Cell (biology), cell, a multicellular organism, or a Community (ecology), community of Biological inter ...

and

environmental scientist Environmental science is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physics, biology, and geography (including ecology, chemistry, plant science, zoology, mineralogy, oceanography, limnology, soil science, geology and physical geograp ...

Western Australia Western Australia (commonly abbreviated as WA) is a state of Australia occupying the western percent of the land area of Australia excluding external territories. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Southern Ocean to th ...

. He researched and wrote about rivers and their biology and management, in the south west of Western Australia. A memorial walk path on the

Kalgan River The Kalgan River is a river in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. Geography The river is long and, along with the King River, drains into Oyster Harbour. The lower 9 km of the river take the form of a drowned river valle ...

commemorates his efforts and work to raise interest and knowledge in local rivers. In 2008 a memorial scholarship in his name was created to support students of riverine environments in their research.

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1960 births 2002 deaths Australian biologists People from Perth, Western Australia Scientists from Western Australia 20th-century biologists {{Australia-scientist-stub