Edward C. Carmack OC (born 1943) is a senior research scientist emeritus for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in Sidney, British Columbia.
While earning his master's degree at the University of Washington in 1969, Carmack was offered a position on an Arctic research trip as a replacement for a colleague.
Over his 50 year career he has participated in over 90 field investigations in high-latitude rivers, lakes and seas spanning from the Antarctic to the Arctic and from the Yukon to Siberia.
He pioneered the use of science capable CCG icebreakers and created ongoing studies that engage Northern residents in ocean monitoring.
In retirement he continues field-oriented studies in the Northwest Passage, and locally ‘captains’ his 34’ troller conversion R/V Wicklow to demonstrate values of small boat oceanography.