David McNiven Garner
David McNiven Garner (26 November 1928 – 13 May 2016[1]), was a New Zealand oceanographer. He worked as a published research physicist. He worked with a focus in physical oceanography and ocean circulation.
David McNiven Garner | |
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Born | Wanganui, New Zealand | 26 November 1928
Died | 13 May 2016 Dunedin, New Zealand | (aged 87)
Nationality | New Zealand |
Citizenship | New Zealand |
Alma mater | Victoria University New York University |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Physical oceanography |
Institutions | Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Zealand Bedford Institute of Oceanography University of Auckland |
In 1962, he founded the New Zealand Oceanographic Institute of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (today known as National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research), then located in Hobson Street, Wellington, New Zealand.
References
- ↑ "The Tuapeka Times (Vol 13 Issue 20)". Archived from the original on 2016-08-03. Retrieved 2016-06-01.