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Walter Munk is the Father of Surf Forecasting
- “Walter Munk is a shining example of Scripps Oceanography’s leadership in ocean and earth science,” said Margaret Leinen, director of Scripps. “Whether it was contributions to predicting surf conditions for Allied landings in World War II, or making groundbreaking contributions to the science of tides and currents, Walter is a true living treasure of Scripps’s history.” - excerpt from UCSD/Scripps Explorations Now newsletter. Read more about Dr. Munk.
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