www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... This loss hurts. Prof. Montevecchi was a mentor to so many, and a singular force for conservation in Newfoundland and Labrador. I don't think it's a stretch to say: There are a lot of sea birds that wouldn't exist today but for his work.

World-renowned seabird biologist Bill Montevecchi has died | CBC NewsSeabird biologist and Memorial University professor emeritus Bill Montevecchi died early Saturday morning. He was 80 years-old.www.cbc.ca