Matthew Fontaine Maury's "The Physical Geography of the Sea" is a foundational text in oceanography. It is considered the first comprehensive textbook on the subject, significantly advancing the scientific study of the oceans.
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Matthew Fontaine Maury's "The Physical Geography of the Sea" is a foundational text in oceanography. It is considered the first comprehensive textbook on the subject, significantly advancing the scientific study of the oceans.