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91-Year-Old Fisheries Scientist Joe Pat Clem Passes | Wilmington News
A lifelong champion of marine conservation, 91-year-old fisheries scientist Joe Pat Clem passed away on June 27, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of global impact and deep devotion to family and faith. Born in Star, Texas, he spent four decades with the National Marine Fisheries Service and North Carolina Fisheries Commission, including a pivotal three-year role in Rome with the FAO helping nations build sustainable fisheries. Survived by his wife June, four sons, and eight grandchildren, Clem cherished fishing, hunting, and community life in Oakton, Virginia. A graduate of Texas A&M–Kingsville…
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