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new zealandEric W. Heath Biography+ About UsPHONE AUCKLAND +64 9 835 2328FISH ART .co.nz | Eric W. HeathFISH IN NZ HISTORYMaori legend has it that the North Island of New Zealand was hauled up “like a giant fish”. NATURAL HISTORY and scientifically based study and recording of New Zealand marine life began with Captain Cook's arrival in 1769.AD1874 The oceanographic research vessel H.M.S. Challenger visited New Zealand in June and July of this year as part of its global circumnavigational voyage of discovery. As a result, 220 new marine species were discovered in our waters.AD1887 the first B.Sc. degree granted in New Zealand was given to a marine biologist, Charles Chilton, by Otago University.A book about fishing written by American author Zane Grey in 1926 and titled Tales of the Angler's Eldorado, New Zealand recounted his big game fishing adventures here and helped put New Zealand on the world map as an exotic travel destination. c.1965 Eric Heath illustrates and publishes the first of a long running series of books on New Zealand fishes, the first in NZ printed in full colour. Images From Eric Heath's Scrapbook

Eric Heath at his Waikanae studio

Eric signing Plate 001 2008

1973 Eric as the face for Wilson Whisky in TIME magazine ad' c.1973

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Eric at Solomons 1944

Eric at Solomons 1944 b

1960 Article - Three New Zealand experts combined to write "New Zealand Sea Anglers' Guide",which is reviewed on this page today. They are Raymond B. Doogue (left). of Te Puke, who has written on tackle and technique; John M. Moreland (right), of the Dominion Museum, and Eric W. Heath (centre), of Wellington, who has contributed 300 illustrations.

Eric with first colour fish book 1965

Eric signing large print

Eric Heath and Plate 214 Tahatai

1976 Eric Heath on HMNZS Pukaki Fisheries Protection Fast Launch

c1976 Eric sailing in home built yacht

Eric in the Dom' 1986

Eric at Solomons 1944

Eric at work 1986

1970 kamahi school art auction

1970 Eric and Neville Lodge at soccer vs NZBC

1993 Mana Theatre set painting

RNZAF No-6 Catalina Squadron at Solomon Islands 1945

Eric Heath RNZAF No-6 Catalina Squadron at Solomon Islands 1945

Eric - RNZAF No.6 Squadron article in the Dominion Post 27 September 2009

1989 Governer General invitation

1976 Walt Disney Archives thank-you letter

Advent of colour TV in New Zealand - Listener cover November 1973

1980 - Ian Grant book launch

1980 Bob Jones gives Eric pointers