Henry O'Malley
Henry O'Malley | |
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Henry O'Malley on May 13, 1922. | |
| United States Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries | |
| In office May 17, 1922 – April 15, 1933 | |
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| Preceded by | Hugh M. Smith |
| Succeeded by | Frank T. Bell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 22, 1876 St. Johnsbury, Vermont |
| Died | April 24, 1936 (aged 60) Seattle, Washington |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | St. Johnsbury Academy |
| Profession | Fish culturist |
Henry O'Malley (March 22, 1876 —April 24, 1936) was an American fish culturist who led the United States Bureau of Fisheries (BOF) as the seventh United States Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries from 1922 to 1933. The BOF experienced significant growth in many areas during his tenure, and he was noted for his leadership in protection of the American fishing industry and of fish spawning grounds, especially the rehabilitation of depleted fishery resources in the Columbia River and the Territory of Alaska.