Bernie was an amazing character, so full of life, energy and enthusiasm. He and I had both studied at the Marine Science Laboratories in Menai Bridge and had many common roots and connections there. He was extremely able ingenious and entrepreneurial in advancing technology which has transformed ocean science ands work relasting to sea mammals in particular. When we would meet he would always have new ideas for how push things forward and who else might be engaged, persuaded or cajoled into joining and supporting the endeavour. It has been a priviledge to know Bernie and he will be sorely missed by many.