Fridtjof Nansen

Fridtjof Nansen was a pioneering Norwegian explorer and oceanographer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is known for his groundbreaking Arctic expeditions, particularly his voyage on the ship Fram, which drifted over the North Pole region. Nansen's research contributed significantly to our understanding of ocean currents, sea ice, and the geography of the Arctic. He also invented the Nansen bottle, an instrument for collecting water samples from different ocean depths. Additionally, his work laid the foundation for polar science and environmental studies, demonstrating the importance of the ocean in climate and weather patterns.