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Michael McPhaden is a senior scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) specializing in oceanography and climate research, particularly known for his work on the El Niño-Southern Oscillation phenomenon. He has made significant contributions to the development and maintenance of the Tropical Atmosphere Ocean (TAO) array in the Pacific Ocean.