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Kevin Balem is a physical oceanographer whose research centers on observing and understanding the ocean’s role in the climate system, with a particular focus on the deep and abyssal ocean. His most notable contribution, detailed in his highly cited 2023 paper “Observing the full ocean volume using Deep Argo floats,” addresses a critical gap in climate monitoring: the deep ocean below 2,000 meters. Balem’s work demonstrates how Deep Argo floats can capture the warming and freshening of dense Antarctic Bottom Water as it spreads northward, revealing that the abyssal ocean is a key reservoir for excess heat from climate change. With 24 citations in just one year, this paper has quickly become a foundational reference for deep-ocean observing strategies. Balem’s research is vital for improving climate models and understanding sea-level rise, as he quantifies how much of Earth’s energy imbalance is stored in the deep sea. His achievements highlight the importance of sustained, global-scale ocean observations, making him a leading voice in the effort to monitor the full ocean volume in a warming world.