Comments on: Beaked Whale Discoverer Dies

By: MattBille

MattBille — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 19:02:08 +0000

Heyning was everything a scientist should be - dedicated, endlessly curious, and open-minded. He will be greatly missed.

By: DavidFullam

DavidFullam — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 22:43:25 +0000

Thanks to his work, I need to get a really up to date book on cetaceans. I had no idea so many new beaked whales had been discovered. Rest in Peace Mr. Heyning, and thank you.

By: kittenz

kittenz — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 15:31:34 +0000

I’m saddened to hear of John Heyning’s passing. His enthusiasm will live on in those whom he inspired.

By: mystery_man

mystery_man — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 05:58:40 +0000

This was very sad news to hear of John Heyning’s death. I think there is no doubt that the oceans hold more secrets and are really a vast frontier of possible cryptid habitats. It is not only the sheer size of the ocean, but the difficulty involved in going out to research it, and the relatively lack of knowledge we have of all its ecosystems and biodiversity. The oceans have even brought forth wholly new ecosystems never thought even possible, such as the life around deep sea vents which have given new hope to the thought of life on other worlds and astrobiology in general. I feel there are still many exciting finds to be made in the deep blue sea and people like Mr. Heyning are essential to helping uncover these new discoveries. May he rest in peace.