Birthdate: September 27, 1920
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Died: January 17, 1992
Henry Melson Stommel made significant contributions to physical oceanography starting in the 1940s. He focused on global ocean circulation patterns, particularly the Gulf Stream, laying the foundation for modern physical oceanography. Stommel conducted groundbreaking theoretical research and practical observations at sea, leaving an immense impact on the field. He is widely recognized as one of the most influential and productive oceanographers of his time.
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