Remembering John Comstock
John died in October. He should be recognized for his lifelong curiosity for the natural world. Brilliant in his professional life as a biomedical engineer and researcher, his work on avian genetics advanced the science in that field prior to DNA sequencing. He loved nothing more than immersing himself in nature, both intellectually and physically. From rock climbing, to long distance bicycling, to building and paddling kayaks, John's energy was seemingly boundless. We who loved him miss him terribly.
John introduced our Marrowstone community to iNaturalist, which was recommended to him when he looked to Cornell Labs for advice on doing a systematic biota list for our island. He is the founder of this project. I have taken over his position as the administrator. I do so with significant sense of responsibility to do right by John's ambitions for the project. Thanks to all contributors past and future. Should anyone wish to assist in the management of the project, please let me know. Keeping this project alive and vital will be a fitting way to honor John Comstock's legacy.
Kurt Steinbach
