A physical oceanographer whose work includes tropical Pacific observations and El Niño–Southern Oscillation dynamics. Author of El Niño and La Niña: Causes and Global Consequences by Michael J. McPhaden.
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A list of oceanographers includes prominent scientists and researchers who have made significant contributions to the study of the ocean and marine sciences. Here is a selection of notable oceanographers, though this is not an exhaustive list: 1. **Jacques Cousteau** - A French naval officer, explorer, and conservationist known for his underwater explorations and films. 2. **Marie Tharp** - An American geologist and oceanographic cartographer who created the first scientific map of the ocean floor.