Wilfrid Ekman

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Wilfrid Ekman was a prominent Swedish oceanographer known for his foundational work in physical oceanography during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best recognized for the Ekman spiral and Ekman transport, which describe the movement of water in response to wind and the Coriolis effect, greatly influencing our understanding of ocean currents and their impact on climate and marine ecosystems.