The Navy Officer who first compiled information about winds and currents was:
A) Edward Forbes.
B) Charles Darwin.
C) Matthew Maury.
D) Tim Folger

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Matthew Maury, a Navy officer during the mid-19th century, produced the first chart of ocean winds and currents in 1851. His work was crucial to the development of modern navigation techniques and was widely adopted by sailors and merchants.

The Navy Officer Who First Compiled Information About Winds and Currents