Joanna M. Kain | |
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Born | Dorothy Kain 1930 Christchurch, New Zealand |
Died | 21 July 2017 |
Nationality | New Zealander and British |
Alma mater | University College London |
Known for | Research into ecology of macroalgae |
Partner | Norman Jones |
Children | 2 |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Phycology |
Institutions | Port Erin Marine Biological Station |
Doctoral advisor | Gordon Elliott Fogg |
Author abbrev. (botany) | J.M.Kain |
Joanna M. Jones (née Dorothy Kain, 1930 – 21 July 2017) was a phycologist, marine biologist and diver.[1][2] She researched kelp forest ecology adding to the scientific knowledge on its population, reproduction, competition and growth as well as descriptions of subcanopy seaweeds found in kelp forests.[3] She was president of the British Phycological Society from 1987 to 1988.[4]