Joan Murrell Owens, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joan Murrell Owens

American marine biologist

Date of Birth: 30-Jun-1933

Place of Birth: Miami, Florida, United States

Date of Death: 25-May-2011

Profession: geologist, paleontologist, marine biologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Joan Murrell Owens (June 30, 1933 – May 25, 2011) was an African-American educator and marine biologist specializing in corals.
She received degrees in geology, fine art, and guidance counseling.
She described a new genus, Rhombopsammia, and three new species of button corals, R.
niphada, R.
squiresi, and Letepsammia franki.