ABSTRACT
So: it is indeed an honor and privilege to introduce this fine gentleman. He is author of many books and papers. He is inventor and innovator. The bathythermograph that you’re all familiar with is Spilhaus’. There’s the Spilhaus clock. I believe it runs on its own time. He is an oceanorapher, an ocean engineer, scientist emeritus, Professor, university Dean, and advisor to Presidents. He has had a most distinguished government career and we’re all proud to have followed him as Chief Scientist in NOAA. Finally, he is the father of the Sea Grant program with which you’re familiar. If Bob Abel is thought of as the son of Sea Grant, the father is Dr. Spilhaus.
