# Robert S. Clark — South! character guide

> Robert S. Clark in South! by Ernest Shackleton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Clark, Robert S. Clark

**First appearance:** 0003-i-into-the-weddell-sea

## Who they are

Biologist who studied marine life during the expedition.

## In the story

### [Into the Weddell Sea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/south_se/chapters/i-into-the-weddell-sea)

Member of the scientific staff, likely involved in observations.

### [Appendix I: Scientific Work](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/south_se/chapters/appendix-i)

Biologist who collected plankton, water samples, and studied whales and whaling; also helped with dogs and ship duties.

### [Scientific Work](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/south_se/chapters/scientific-work)

Biologist who collected plankton, studied the whaling industry, and managed preserving materials for future shore station collections.

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