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News
TIME: ‘Einstein of the Ocean’ Who Helped Surfers Catch the Perfect Waves Turns 100
The San Diego Union-Tribune: Walter Munk’s 100th Birthday Stirs Memories of Scripps Golden Era (+Video)
The San Diego Union-Tribune: La Jolla Shores boardwalk renamed Walter Munk Way
KPBS: Famed San Diego Researcher Walter Munk Welcomes 100th Birthday (+Video)
Newsweek: Walter Munk: Inventor of Surf Forecast and ‘Einstein of the Ocean’ Turns 100
Surfer Today: Walter Munk, the father of surf forecasting, hits 100
The Inertia: Walter Munk, Inventor of the Surf Forecast, Just Turned 100 Years Old
The Conversation: Hang ten (decades): Walter Munk, inventor of the surf forecast, turns 100 (+Video)
Surfline: The Father of Surf Forecasting Turns 100
KUSI: Section of La Jolla Shores boardwalk renamed to honor famed oceanographer Walter Munk (Video)
KUSI: Dave’s World of Wonder: Walter Munk (Video)
FOX5: La Jolla Shores boardwalk renamed in honor of Walter Munk (Video)
CBS8: Walter Munk Way: Portion of La Jolla Shores boardwalk renamed (Video)
San Diego Union-Tribune: New Film Follows Scripps’ Scientist on His Search for Exotic “Flying” Fish
La Jolla Light: Walter Munk: La Jolla celebrates centennial of ‘The Einstein of the Oceans’ on Oct. 19
Times of San Diego: Famed Oceanographer Worries ‘Walter Munk Way’ Will be Flooded by Climate Change
SD Community News: Year In Review
KOIN 6 News (Oregon): How wave forecasting helped the invasion of Normandy
San Diego Jewish World: La Jolla walkway named for Walter Munk, 100
SD News: A conversation with world-renowned oceanographer, Walter Munk
UCSD-TV: Curated selection of programs featuring Walter Munk (Videos)
DeathRattleSports.com: Walter Munk: Inventor of Surf Forecast and ‘Einstein of the Ocean’ Turns 100
Saltzbuger Nachrichten (Austria): Walter Munk – der “Einstein der Ozeane” wird 100
Prince Albert II of Monaco Joins Walter Munk for 100th Birthday Celebration:
The San Diego Union-Tribune: Prince Albert II of Monaco to visit La Jolla for Walter Munk’s 100th birthday celebration
KPBS: Monaco’s Prince Albert Meets Famed Scripps Oceanographer For A Conversation On Climate Change
Times of San Diego: Prince Albert Honors Walter Munk, Echoes Worries About Climate Change
Times of San Diego: Prince Albert II of Monaco Attending 100th Birthday of UCSD’s Famed Walter Munk
Fox 5 San Diego: UCSD’s 100-year-old oceanographer receives royal visit
CBS 8 San Diego: Prince Albert II of Monaco in San Diego to celebrate Walter Munk’s 100th birthday
San Diego Union-Tribune: Pioneer and Prince – Features photo of Walter Munk and H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco
SCRIPPS CLIPS: (These pieces were produced by Scripps Communications)
Photo of the Week: A 100 for Walter Munk
His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco to Join 100th Birthday Celebration for Renowned Scripps Oceanographer at UC San Diego
City of San Diego Named La Jolla Shores Boardwalk After Legendary Oceanographer Walter Munk
A Crowning Event to Celebrate Scripps Oceanographer’s 100th Birthday
Live Stream of Centennial Conversation with Walter Munk
Video: A Salute to a Legend: Walter Munk Turns 100
Triton Magazine: 100 Years of Walter Munk – produced by UC San Diego’s Triton mag
2017 Annual Report – Walter featured in Director’s Letter (page 3) and in special Munk 100 section (pages 20-21)