:: Richard W. Grigg, Ph.D. - Science - 1999

Richard (Rick) W. Grigg, who received a Ph.D. from Scripps Inst. Of Oceanography in 1970, is internationally known for research on coral reefs & precious corals. He has published over 100 papers in scientific journals, including 6 books; one a recent autobiography entitled "Big Surf, deep dives and the islands: my life in the Ocean" that chronicles his contribution to pioneering big wave riding in Hawaii and winning the world surfing championship at Sunset Beach in 1967. Grigg Recently served a 5 year term as the Managing Editor of the Journal, Coral Reefs and he was awarded Life-time Achievement Award in 2000 from the National Academy of Underwater Arts and Science. Grigg currently holds the title of Emeritus Professor of Oceanography at the University of Hawaii, where he retired on 12/31/03 after having served 34 years.