Already recognized as the “world’s greatest living oceanographer,” Walter Munk of Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is adding a new accolade to his lengthy list of lifetime achievements and recognitions. But while his name has been bestowed upon everything from buildings to ocean science awards, the new honor will take his name [...]
Florida State University oceanographer Kevin Speer has a “new paradigm” for describing how the world’s oceans circulate, and with it he may help reshape science’s understanding of the processes by which wind, water sunlight and other factors interact and influence the planet’s climate. A Florida State University professor of oceanography with a passion for teaching, [...]
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The continent of Antarctica is at risk from human activities and other forces, and environmental management is needed to protect the planet’s last great wilderness area, says an international team of researchers, including a Texas A&M University oceanographer, in a paper published in the current issue of Science magazine. Mahlon “Chuck” Kennicutt II, professor [...]
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![San Diego County Supervisor Pam Slater-Price Honours Oceanographer Walter Munk (USA)]()
Renowned oceanographer and former Scripps Institute of Oceanography professor Walter Munk was recognized by San Diego County Supervisor Pam… (lajolla) Source: lajolla ,May 18, 2011;
