Louis Fortier

Louis Fortier is a biologist and oceanographer from Québec, Canada. He currently (in 2013) holds the Canada Research Chair on the Response of Arctic Marine Ecosystems to Climate Change at Laval University.

• 2012 – Timothy R. Parsons Award for excellence in Ocean Sciences
• 2012 – Garfield Weston Family Prize for Lifetime Achievement in Northern Research
• 2010 – Prix Armand-Frappier du Québec for Excellence in Research and Research Development
• 2009 – Stefansson Medal of the Explorers Club
• 2008 – Personnalité scientifique by Le Soleil and Radio-Canada
• 2008 – Officier de l’Ordre National du Québec
• 2007 – Honorary Ph.D., University of Manitoba
• 2007 – Officer of the Order of Canada
• 2006 – Grand Diplomé and Gloire de l’Escolle Medal of the Alumni Association of Université Laval
• 2005 – «Personnalité scientifique de l'Année» by La Presse and Radio-Canada
• 2004 – «Scientifique de l’Année» by Radio-Canada

• "Dr Louis Fortier – 2012 Recipient – Weston Family Prize for Lifetime Achievement in Northern Research", Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies
• "New members to Order of Canada", canada.com, 27 October 2007