Physical oceanography is the study of the physical properties and processes of the ocean. It focuses on understanding things like waves, currents, tides, and temperature changes in the ocean. Full definition
Carl Wunsch, professor of physical oceanography at MIT, and another signatory to the letter, was featured in the film and subsequently said his views had been misrepresented. (heatisonline.org)
Doron Nof is the Distinguished Nansen Professor of Physical Oceanography at Florida State University. (sciencedaily.com)
He holds a BS degree in Physics from the University of Rhode Island, an MS degree in Oceanography from MIT, and a PhD in Physical Oceanography from MIT and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. (aer.com)