Unfortunately I cannot attend, but I will be there in spirit. I announced Wheelers death with a few photos of him and a brief retrospective at the Temperate Reefs Symposium in New Zealand on January 19. About 200 in the
audience, mostly nearshore marine ecologists (including many kelpers) from around the world.

Wheeler's insights, encouragement, and gentle ways were an inspiration -- sad that he is gone. His fine work, and good memories of him will remain forever.

Mike Foster
Moss Landing Marine Laboratory