Quinton White: 50 Years Shaping Marine Science | Jacksonville News

Quinton White, a marine biology legend at Jacksonville University for five decades, just earned the Marine Science Pioneer Award — and for good reason. From marsh studies to building world-class facilities and forging partnerships like the $5M OCEARCH pier project, he’s been the engine behind Jacksonville’s marine science boom. As professor, director, and visionary, he’s shaped generations of students and championed conservation, turning a napkin sketch into a regional research hub right on the St. Johns River. Fifty years of ocean passion? That’s not just tenure — it’s legacy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b944b282f7fd11f9