As a Scripps student:
Studied deep-sea sedimentation. Trawled deep and surface waters
of the California Current for plankton. Studied foraminifera,
plankton ecology, carbonate sedimentation, and their relationships
to ocean circulation. Learned to be nice to marine technicians
because they make things work. Adopted trademark turtleneck
to ward off colds and avoid neckties.
Scientific achievements:
Scripps faculty member since 1971, focusing on paleoceanography.
Received the Bigelow Medal from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution,
the Maurice Ewing Medal from the American Geophysical Union
and the U.S. Navy, and the Balzan Prize from the International
Balzan Foundation. Cochief on two legs of the interinstitutional
Ocean Drilling Program. Elected to the European Academy of
Sciences.
Notable accomplishments:
Studying theoretical relationship between tides and climate
as well as tides and ocean productivity. Participating in
public outreach programs at Scripps by educating the public
about Earth's fragility and the need to protect the environment.
In his own words:
"Basically, Scripps has been my home since I arrived
in 1963. I've been privileged to interact with many of the
great scientists who led oceanography in the postwar era.
I've participated in one of the most exciting phases of exploring
the planet-that of deep-sea drilling-which converted blank
areas larger than the continents into geologic maps. It's
been an incredible ride."
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