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Dr. James Shelton is an Associate Professor in Fisheries Education at the University of Georgia's Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. He holds a PhD in Fisheries Science from Auburn University, with additional degrees in Fisheries Science (MS) and Marine Biology (BS) from Auburn and Nicholls State University, respectively. His research focuses on threatened aquatic species conservation, water quality management in aquaculture and fisheries systems, and sustainable aquaculture practices. He is affiliated with the UGAquaponics initiative and the Outreach Faculty for Water Resources.
Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Intro to Fish and Wildlife Management (WILD 3000), Ecology of Natural Resources (FANR 3200), and advanced Fisheries Management (FISH 5360). Recent work includes studies on invasive weather loach populations, hydrilla monitoring methodologies, and biochar applications in environmental remediation. His research has addressed sturgeon health, biofuel production from algal-mollusk systems, and nitrogen impacts in coastal wetlands.
Key contributions include over 30 peer-reviewed articles from 1982 to 2025, spanning topics like robust redhorse conservation, sediment toxicity, and aquaculture husbandry. Notable projects include collaborations on the Harvey mentoring camps and Franklin County watershed assessments. While no formal awards are listed, his work reflects sustained engagement in both scientific research and education across multiple decades.
