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Cecil A. Jennings is an Adjunct Professor at the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia. He holds affiliations with the Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Unit and specializes in Fisheries and Aquaculture Biology/Ecology. His research focuses on fish population dynamics, angler behavior, invasive species management, and conservation biology. Jennings has held prior roles as a Research Fisheries Biologist and Fisheries Biologist in Wisconsin and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Education: Ph.D. in Fisheries Science (University of Florida, 200?), M.S. in Wildlife Ecology (Mississippi State University, 199?), B.A. in Biology (Carthage College, 198?).
Research Interests include fish ecology, angler demographics, invasive species impact assessments, and the application of technology in fisheries management. Notable projects involve blue catfish invasions in Georgia lakes, striped bass population dynamics in estuaries, and paddlefish conservation.
Publications span over 30 peer-reviewed articles addressing topics from otolith-based aging techniques to angler satisfaction analyses. He has contributed to fisheries management manuals like Fisheries Techniques (3rd Edition) and edited volumes on scientific communication for natural resource professionals.
Labs/Teams: Active in collaborative projects with state wildlife agencies and federal research units. His work integrates field studies, laboratory analyses, and stakeholder engagement to address both ecological and socio-economic dimensions of fisheries management.
