In memory of the renowned geologist Boris Fedorovich Zernetsky

The article outlines the life and scientific career of the prominent Ukrainian scientist, Doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences Borys Fedorovych Zernetsky (1929–2026), who dedicated his work to the geology of seas and oceans. He was one of the pioneers of marine geological research at the...

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Date:2026
Main Authors: Starostenko, V.I., Kobolev, V.P.
Format: Article
Language:Ukrainian
Published: S. Subbotin Institute of Geophysics of the NAS of Ukraine 2026
Online Access:https://journals.uran.ua/geofizicheskiy/article/view/365401
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Journal Title:Geofizicheskiy Zhurnal

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Summary:The article outlines the life and scientific career of the prominent Ukrainian scientist, Doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences Borys Fedorovych Zernetsky (1929–2026), who dedicated his work to the geology of seas and oceans. He was one of the pioneers of marine geological research at the NAS of Ukraine, participating in numerous expeditions across the World Ocean, including two circumnavigations, and made a significant contribution to the study of bottom sediments and Cenozoic paleontology. The scientist was also known as a talented popularizer of science and an educator, leaving behind a substantial scientific legacy and fond memories among his colleagues.