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Munk advocated throughout his career for what specific type of ocean measurement?

Acoustical measurements
Tidal measurements
Thermal imaging
Salinity sampling

Answer

Acoustical measurements, as championed by Walter Munk throughout his career, involve the use of sound waves to study various aspects of the ocean. Munk recognized the potential of sound for probing the depths of the ocean, measuring water temperature and currents, and detecting underwater features.