Prince Albert I Medal | |
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Country | Monaco |
Status | Active |
Established | 8 February 2001 |
First awarded | October 2001 |
The Prince Albert I Medal was established by Prince Rainier of Monaco [1] in partnership with the International Association for the Physical Sciences of the Oceans. The medal was named for Prince Albert I and is given for significant work in the physical and chemical sciences of the oceans. The medal is awarded biannually by IAPSO at its Assemblies.
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