James J. O'Brien
American oceanographer
About James J. O'Brien
Lived 1935 – 2016 (aged 81). James J. O'Brien was an American oceanographer.
James J. O'Brien (August 10, 1935 – September 20, 2016) was an emeritus Robert O. Lawton Professor of Meteorology and Oceanography at Florida State University. He believed sea levels were rising but predicted a more modest rise instead of by 2100 targeted by some other scientists. He stated that "sea level in Florida is going to continue to rise period. Unless we go back into an Ice age, we will continue to rise at over in 10 year. That's without any global warming."
O'Brien got his bachelor's degree from Rutgers University before obtaining his M.Sc. and Ph.D. from Texas A&M University.
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Who was James J. O'Brien?
American oceanographer (1935-2016)
When was James J. O'Brien born?
James J. O'Brien was born on 10 August 1935.
When did James J. O'Brien die?
James J. O'Brien died on 20 September 2016.
What was James J. O'Brien's occupation?
James J. O'Brien was an oceanographer.
What nationality was James J. O'Brien?
James J. O'Brien was American.
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