It’s not every day that Jacksonville University is able to help solve a decades-old mystery that unfolded thousands of feet below the sea, but Jacksonville University graduate student Mackenzie Horton has been hard at work uncovering the fate of the …
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JU honors deep-sea geographer with Marine Science Pioneer Award
The Jacksonville University Marine Science Research Institute recognizes Chief Scientist Dr. Dawn Wright as the 2021 Marine Science Pioneer awardee.
Each year the Institute selects a forerunner in the field of marine science whose research and dedication to life-learning has …
Read More »Successful search for elusive giant squid brings deep-sea explorer to Jacksonville University
Giant squid are not something you are likely to find in the St. Johns River, but these mystical creatures have fascinated me for a long time.
They were first introduced to me in my first general zoology course as a …
Read More »Jacksonville University honors Dr. Edith Widder with Marine Science Pioneer Award
The Marine Science Research Institute (MSRI) presented the 2019 Marine Science Pioneer Award on Tuesday, Oct. 22, to deep-sea explorer, scientist, inventor, and conservationist Dr. Edith Widder. She is the first woman to receive the award.
President Tim Cost, …
Read More »Multi-faceted scientist to receive MSRI’s Marine Science Pioneer Award
Deep-sea explorer, scientist, inventor, chief executive officer, conservationist.
Dr. Edith Widder’s many roles and her life-long commitment to learning and teaching earned her this year’s Marine Science Pioneer Award from the Marine Science Research Institute (MSRI), which will be presented …
Read More »RIVER LIFE: When River Health Links to the Ocean
By Dr. A. Quinton White
Charismatic megafauna is a term we use for those large animals that people find fascinating. Manatees, dolphins, and whales come to mind. These often huge creatures can cause a sense of wonder when we see …
Read More »JU Marine Science Pioneer Award Honoree, OCEARCH Founder Chris Fischer
By Sheri Webber
Now, in its tenth year, the world-renown ocean research organization OCEARCH has completed a cumulative 33 expeditions, collaborated with a total 174 scientists, facilitated the capture and release of more than 300 sharks, and has been the …
Read More »Titanic discoverer Dr. Robert Ballard receives inaugural Marine Science Pioneer Award from JU
“I view Earth as a living creature, because it responds as a living creature. And what you are seeing right now is the Earth responding to us. And it is very angry.”
— Dr. Robert D. Ballard
Renowned oceanographer and …
Read More »Titanic discoverer Robert Ballard to discuss deep sea exploration at JU Oct. 10
The iconic discoverer of the legendary and fated sea liner Titanic will talk about the state of deep-sea exploration on campus next week.
Dr. Robert D. Ballard will speak Tuesday, Oct. 10, to kick off the Marine Science Research Institute’s …
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