Question

Name the marine explorer who named the first ocean current.

Answer 1

Matthew Fontaine Maury

Step-by-step explanation:

Matthew Fontaine Maury (January 14, 1806 – February 1, 1873) was an American astronomer, naval officer, historian, oceanographer, meteorologist, cartographer, author, geologist, and educator. Maury made many important new contributions to charting winds and ocean currents, including ocean lanes for passing ships at sea.