Joanna M. Kain
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 New Zealand-born British phycologist, marine biologist and diver. 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. She was president of the British Phycological Society from 1987 to 1988.