Harald Sverdrup

Harald Sverdrup was a Norwegian oceanographer and marine biologist known for his pioneering work on ocean currents and phytoplankton. He developed fundamental theories explaining how large-scale ocean circulation influences climate and marine ecosystems. His research helped us understand how nutrients and sunlight promote the growth of tiny marine plants (phytoplankton), which form the base of the ocean food chain. Sverdrup’s models are essential for studying climate patterns and marine biology, making him a key figure in understanding Earth's interconnected systems related to the ocean's role in regulating our planet's environment.