Why Marine Geochemistry Could Be Your Dream Major
Choosing a major can be challenging, but marine geochemistry offers an exciting and rewarding path for those passionate about the ocean and its complex chemical [..]
About Me
David Hastings Eckerd is a marine geochemist and chemical oceanographer. He landed on the shores of Tampa Bay in 2000 to teach marine science, environmental science, and chemistry at Eckerd College. David Hastings Eckerd started this adventure studying chemistry at Princeton University and received his Ph.D. in chemical oceanography from the University of Washington. His primary research interest is paleoclimatology, understanding the history of past climate changes as revealed in ocean sediments.
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