Jessie Turner

Jessie Turner is an Assistant Professor in Oceanography at Old Dominion University (ODU). Based in the Oceanography & Physics Building in Norfolk, Virginia, Turner specializes in marine science with a focus on oceanographic processes, water clarity dynamics, and climate-related phenomena in coastal and polar regions. His research integrates field measurements, remote sensing, and long-term ecological monitoring.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Marine Science, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, William & Mary (2021)
• M.S. in Oceanography, University of Alaska Fairbanks (2015)
• B.A. in Earth & Oceanographic Science, Bowdoin College (2013)

Turner's publications highlight his expertise in ocean carbon uptake, phytoplankton phenology, marine particle size distributions, and coastal water clarity. His work spans diverse environments such as the West Antarctic Peninsula, Chesapeake Bay, and the Gulf of Alaska, emphasizing both global datasets and regional environmental management challenges.

His articles demonstrate a strong focus on climate change impacts, marine optics, and ecological modeling. Key trends include long-term studies of aquatic systems and the development of standardized methodologies for environmental monitoring.