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“I am involved in making measurements in polar oceans, and they are changing more than anything else. I think we have to be prepared for major changes associated with the melting of floating ice and the melting of the Greenland glacier.”

Quote by Walter Munk

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Walter Munk is a renowned scientist in the fields of oceanography and geophysics. Born in October 1917, he is known for his contributions to ocean acoustics, ocean circulation, and climate change research. more

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