Walter Munk, in wheelchair, on his 100th birthday in 2017, was presented plaques of appreciation by then State Assemblyman Todd Gloria (now San Diego’s mayor), then-San Diego County Supervisor Ron Roberts, and then-San Diego City Councilwoman Barbara Bry. Also in the photo are UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla (seated) and Munk’s wife, Mary, leaning over him.
By Donald H. Harrison
Donald H. Harrison
SAN DIEGO – It is unsurprising that even two years after his death, Walter Munk, who is known as the “Einstein of the Oceans” is continuing to make waves.