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Famous Oceanographers
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Matthew Maury
Pioneer of modern oceanography and naval meteorology, and charted sea lanes for faster shipping routes.
Sylvia Earle
A leading advocate for the protection of the ocean and its wildlife, and the first female chief scientist of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Victor Hensen
Coined the term 'plankton' and is considered the father of biological oceanography for his work on oceanic plankton communities.
Robert Ballard
Best known for his discovery of the wreck of the RMS Titanic, and for his work in marine geology and deep-sea exploration.
Rachel Carson
Marine biologist and conservationist who wrote 'Silent Spring' and advanced the global environmental movement.
Walter Munk
Pioneered the study of tides, waves, and ocean circulation, and improved understanding of ocean warming and the rotation of the Earth.
Charles David Keeling
Recorded the first long-term measurements of atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, leading to the discovery of the Keeling Curve.
Jacques Cousteau
Popularized marine conservation, co-invented the Aqua-Lung, and produced numerous documentaries on marine life.
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