Dr. J. Wesley Neal
Title
- Extension/Research Professor
Contact Information
jwn72@msstate.edu
Office: 662-325-8363
Thompson Hall, Rm. #275
Overview
Education
- North Carolina State University, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Zoology
- North Carolina State University, Master of Science (M.S.), Wildlife and Fisheries Science
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Forestry & Wildlife
Research Interests
Fisheries Management
Pond Management
Aquatic Vegetation
Tropical Fisheries Ecology
Fish Bioenergetics
Angler Recruitment
Teaching Interests
Educating fisheries professionals and management enthusiasts via resident and non-resident instruction, outreach, and production of reference materials and textbooks.
Website
Publications
| Year | Publications |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Coffill, M. E., Neal, J. W., Allen, P. J. 2023. Effects of temperature on metabolic rate and lower dissolved oxygen tolerance of juvenile speckled peacock bass Cichla temensis. Journal of Fish Biology 102(3):635-642. |
| 2023 | Horowitz, L. B., Allen, P. J., Neal, J. W., Correa, S. 2023. Post-release mortality of angled Atlantic Tarpon Megalops atlanticus in Puerto Rico. Marine and Coastal Fisheries 15(e10238 (online)). |
| 2023 | Coffill-Rivera, M., Paez Mendez, Y., Little, L., Graham, P., Franks, J., Correa, S., Neal, J. W., Allen, P. J. 2023. Effects of temperature and salinity on blood chemistry and survival of juvenile Atlantic tarpon Megalops atlanticus. Journal of Fish Biology 103(2):272–279. |
| 2022 | Miles, T. P., Neal, J. W. 2022. Age and growth comparison of white bass among three southeastern U.S. river-reservoir systems. Journal of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies 9:25-29. Download |
| 2022 | Coffill-Rivera, M. E., Neal, J. W., Allen, P. J. 2022. Effects of temperature on growth of juvenile Speckled Peacock Bass Cichla temensis. North American Journal of Aquaculture 84(4):486-492. |
| 2021 | Haley, B. M., Neal, J. W. 2021. Evaluation of supplemental crappie stocking in small southern reservoirs. North American Journal of Fisheries Management 41(5):1514-1521. |
| 2021 | Vilizzi, L., Copp, G. H., Hill, J. E., Adamovich, B., Aislabie, L., Akin, D., Al-Faisal, A. J., Almeida, D., Amal Azmai, M., Bakiu, R., Bellati, A., Bernier, R., Bies, J. M., Bilge, G., Branco, P., Bui, T. D., Canning-Clode, J., Cardoso, H. A., Castellanos-Galindo, R. A., Castro, N., Chaichana, R., Chainho, P., Chan, J., Cunico, A. M., Curd, A., Dangchana, P., Dashinov, D., Davison, P. I., de Camargo, M. P., Dodd, J. A., Durland Donahou, A. L., Edsman, L., Guler Ekmekci, F., Elphinstone-Davis, J., Eros, T., Evangelista, C., Fenwick, G., Ferincz, A., Ferreira, T., Feunteun, E., Filiz, H., Forneck, S. C., Gajduchenko, H. S., Gama Monteiro, J., Gestoso, I., Giannetto, D., Gilles, Jr, A. S., Gizzi, F., Glamuzina, B., Glamuzina, L. 2021. A global-scale screening of non-native aquatic organisms to identify potentially invasive species under current and future climate conditions. Science and the Total Environment 788(147868). |
| 2021 | Neal, J. W., Claussen, J. E., Douglas, M. R., Spencer, E. T., Tracy, E., Blasius, H., Mackey, T., Hall, C. J., Kusnierz, P. C., Douglas, M. E., Bonar, S. 2021. Best practices for communicating climate science for fisheries professionals. Fisheres/American Fisheries Society 46(9):445-448. |
| 2020 | Spurgeon, J., Rhodes, M., Neal, J. W., Evans, K. 2020. Aquatic habitat changes within the channelized and impounded Arkansas River, Arkansas, USA. River Research and Applications 37(3):462-474. |
| 2020 | Neal, J. W., Moran, Z. S., Haley, B. M. 2020. Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico: effects on reservoir habitat, community structure, and resilience. Journal of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies 7:123-133. Download |
| 2020 | Prchalova, M., Ded, V., Neal, J. W. 2020. Length-weight relationships and standard weight equations of reservoir species in Puerto Rico. Journal of Applied Ichthyology 36(3):383-386. |
| 2019 | Neal, J. W., Allen, P. J., Marlay, S. E., Channa, P., Mahood, S., Sitha, S., Pranthna, P. 2019. Collection of small-scale artisanal fi sheries data using interviews of village fi shers on the Sre Ambel River, Cambodia. Cambodian Journal of Natural History 2019(1):7-23. Download |
| 2019 | Vilizzi, L., Copp, G. H., Adamovich, B., Almeida, D., Chan, J., Davison, P. I., Dembski, S., Ekmekci, F. G., Ferincz, A., Forneck, S. C., Hill, J. E., Kim, J., Koutsikos, N., Leuven, R. S., Luna, S. A., Magalhaes, F., Marr, S. M., Mendoza, R., Mourao, C. F., Neal, J. W., Onikura, N., Perdikaris, C., Piria, M., Poulet, N., Puntila, R., Range, I. L., Simonovic, P., Ribeiro, F., Tarkan, A. S., Troca, D. F., Vardakas, L., Verreycken, H., Vintsek, L., Weyl, O. L., Yeo, D. C., Zeng, Y. 2019. A global review and meta-analysis of applications of the Fish Invasiveness Screening Kit. Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries 29:529-568. |
| 2019 | Neal, J. W. 2019. Increasing largemouth bass production using destratification: a case study. Journal of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies 6:1-8. Download |
| 2018 | Neal, J. W., Lloyd, M. C. 2018. Response of fish populations to floating streambed wetlands. Journal of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies 5:64-70. Download |
| 2018 | Burger, L. M., Neal, J. W., Lusk, R. 2018. The Role of Private Ponds in Recruiting the Next Generation of Anglers. Journal of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies 5:59-63. |
| 2018 | Olivieri-Velázquez, K. M., Neal, J. W. 2018. Effects of temperature and salinity on early ontogeny of Bigmouth Sleeper Gobiomorus dormitor larvae. North American Journal of Aquaculture 80(1):42-51. |
| 2017 | Peterson, N. R., Lutz-Carrillo, D., Neal, J. W. 2017. Genetic composition of largemouth bass in Puerto Rico reservoirs. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 37(6):1199-1207. |
| 2017 | Neal, J. W., Bies, J. M., Fox, C. N., Lilyestrom, C. G. 2017. Evaluation of Proposed Speckled Peacock Bass Cichla temensis Introduction to Puerto Rico. North American Journal of Fisheries Management 37:1093-1106. |
| 2016 | Neal, J. W. 2016. A case study on cooperative fisheries management and research: 25 years of university and agency collaboration in Puerto Rico. Journal of Fisheries Science and Technology Special Issue:36-42. |
| 2016 | Bies, J. M., Fox, C. N., Neal, J. W. 2016. Comparison of electrofishing and gill nets for sampling cichlid species. North American Journal of Fisheries Management 36:975-981. |
| 2016 | Bies, J. M., Neal, J. W. 2016. Comparison of pulsed gastric lavage and acrylic stomach tubes for sampling the diet of butterfly peacock bass Cichla ocellaris. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 145:854-859. |
| 2015 | Neal, J. W. 2015. A case study on cooperative fisheries management and research: 25 years of university and agency collaboration in Puerto Rico. Journal of Fisheries Science and Technology, Vietnam Special Issue:34-43. |
| 2015 | Lochmann, S. E., Adelsberger, C. M., Neal, J. W. 2015. Movement of bigmouth sleeper, Gobiomorus dormitor, in the Río Cañas, Puerto Rico, revealed by radio telemetry, and a discussion of the species’ amphidromous characterization. Gulf and Caribbean Research 26(1):1-8. |
| 2015 | Lloyd, M. C., Neal, J. W. 2015. Comparison of an active and a passive age-0 fish sampling gear in a tropical reservoir. Journal of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies 2(1):35-41. Download |
| 2014 | Neal, J. W., Prchalova, M. 2014. Threadfin shad Dorosoma petenense density and biomass of four Puerto Rico reservoirs – seasonal differences and comparison among temperate and tropical reservoirs. Acta Societatis Zoologicae Bohemicae 78:229-240. |
| 2014 | Neal, J. W. 2014. Comparison of diploid and triploid largemouth bass growth and maturation in Puerto Rico. Journal of the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies 1:1-6. Download |
| 2010 | Neal, J. W. 2010. The first four years of a warmwater pond management web site in Arkansas. Journal of Extension 48(3). Download |
| 2009 | Neal, J. W., Eggleton, M. A., Goodwin, A. E. 2009. The effects of largemouth bass virus on a quality largemouth bass population in Arkansas. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 45(3):766-71. |
Extension Publications
| Year | Publications |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Neal, J. W., Turnage, L. G. 2022. Filamentous Algae. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3735-1. Download |
| 2022 | Neal, J. W., Turnage, L. G. 2022. Macroalgae: Chara and Nitella. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3735-2. Download |
| 2022 | Neal, J. W., Turnage, L. G. 2022. Planktonic algae. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3735-3. Download |
| 2022 | Neal, J. W., Turnage, L. G. 2022. Alligator weed. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3735-14. Download |
| 2022 | Neal, J. W., Turnage, L. G. 2022. American lotus. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3735-16. Download |
| 2022 | Neal, J. W., Turnage, L. G. 2022. Arrowhead. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3735-17. Download |
| 2022 | Neal, J. W., Turnage, L. G. 2022. Bald cypress. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3735-18. Download |
| 2022 | Neal, J. W., Turnage, L. G. 2022. Bulrush. Mississippi State University Extension Service P3735-19. Download |
| 2019 | Barickman, T. C., Bi, G., Bond, J. A., Byrd, J. D., Cobb, J., Denny, G. C., Dodds, D. M., Ezell, A. W., Golden, B. R., Hearn, R., Henry, W. B., Huang, Y., Irby, J. T., Lang, D. J., Larson, E. J., Lawrence, B., Ledlow, M., Lemus, R. W., Li, T., Maddox, V. L., McCurdy, J. D., Merkl, M. G., Meyers, S. L., Neal, J. W., Reginelli, D. B., Reynolds, D. B., Russell, D. P., Self, A. B., Shankle, M. W., Snyder, R., Stafne, E. T., Triplett, G. B., Tseng, P., Turnage, L. G., White, J. A. 2019. 2019 Weed Control Guidelines for Mississippi. Mississippi State University Extension Service P1532. |
| 2018 | Shankle, M. W., Byrd, J. D., Ledlow, M., Calcote, K., Cobb, J., Reynolds, D. B., Neal, W., Turnage, G., Buehring, N. W., Henry, B., Larson, E. J., Triplett, G. B., Dodds, D. M., Bond, J. A., Irby, T., Huang, Y., Li, T., Lang, D. J., Lemus, R. W., Russell, D., White, J., Stafne, E. T., Guihong, B., Barickman, C., Maddox, V., Weaver, M., Denny, G. C., Sarver, J. M., Hearn, R., Merkl, G., Golden, B. R., Lawrence, B., McCurdy, J. D., Self, B., Ezell, A. W., Meyers, S. L., Nagel, D. H., Snyder, R. G., Tseng, P. 2018. 2018 Weed Control Guidelines for Mississippi. Mississippi State University Extension Service P1532: 240. |
| 2017 | Shankle, M. W., Byrd, J. D., Ledlow, M., Calcote, K., Cobb, J., Reynolds, D. B., Neal, W., Turnage, G., Buehring, N. W., Henry, B., Larson, E. J., Triplett, G. B., Dodds, D. M., Bond, J. A., Irby, T., Huang, Y., Ward, J. K., Lang, D. J., Lemus, R. W., Russell, D., White, J., Stafne, E. T., Guihong, B., Stringer, S., Maddox, V., Weaver, M., Denny, G. C., Sarver, J. M., Hearn, R., Merkl, G., Golden, B. R., Lawrence, B., McCurdy, J. D., Self, B., Ezell, A. W., Meyers, S. L., Nagel, D. H., Snyder, R. G., Tseng, P. 2017. 2017 Weed Control Guidelines for Mississippi. Mississippi State University Extension Service P1532:240 pp. |
| 2016 | Shankle, M. W., Byrd, J. D., Ledlow, M., Calcote, K., Cobb, J., Reynolds, D. B., Neal, W., Turnage, G., Buehring, N. W., Henry, B., Larson, E. J., Triplett, G. B., Dodds, D. M., Bond, J. A., Irby, T., Huang, Y., Ward, J. K., Lang, D. J., Lemus, R. W., Russell, D., White, J., Stafne, E. T., Guihong, B., Stringer, S., Maddox, V., Weaver, M., Denny, G. C., Sarver, J. M., Hearn, R., Merkl, G., Golden, B. R., Lawrence, B., McCurdy, J. D., Self, B., Ezell, A. W., Meyers, S. L., Nagel, D. H., Snyder, R. G. 2016. 2016 Weed Control Guidelines for Mississippi. Mississippi State University Extension Service P1532:240 pp. |
Graduate Students
- Kevin Jones
Awards & Honors
- Gold Award for Outstanding Educational Materials Category: Podcast or Radio
Association of Natural Resources Extension Professionals - Excellence in Public Outreach Award
American Fisheries Society - Best student oral presentation
Mississippi Chapter of the American Fisheries Society - Jack F. Dequine Best Fisheries Paper
Southeasten Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies - Jack F. Dequine Best Fisheries Paper, Runner-up
Southern Division of the American Fisheries Society - Jack F. Dequine Best Fisheries Paper
Southern Division of the American Fisheries Society - Runner-up Jack F. Dequine Best Fisheries Paper Award
Southern Division of the American Fisheries Society - Dr. Charles R. & Jane Foster Aiken Outstanding Extension Communication Award
Mississippi State University Extension Service - Conservation Education Award – Book Categories for Fish and Wildlife Management: A Handbook for Mississippi Landowners
The Wildlife Society - Conservation Education Award –Article Series for Extension Outdoors
The Wildlife Society - Gold Award for Outstanding Educational Materials Category: Long Publication for Fish and Wildlife Management: A Handbook for Mississippi Landowners
Association of Natural Resources Extension Professionals (ANREP) - Silver Award for Newsletters/Series of Articles for Extension Outdoors
Association of Natural Resources Extension Professionals (ANREP) - 2014 Book Publication Award for Fish and Wildlife Management: A Handbook for Mississippi Landowners
Mississippi Chapter of the Wildlife Society - 1st Place, 2013 Jack F. Dequine Best Fisheries Paper for “Comparison of diploid and triploid largemouth bass growth and maturation in Puerto Rico”
Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies - Gold Award, Research Technology Transfer, Small Impoundment Management in North America by J. Wesley Neal and David Willis, editors
Southern Region Extension Forestry
Society Memberships
- American Fisheries Society
- MSU Student Sub-Unit of the American Fisheries Society
- Mississippi Chapter of the American Fisheries Society
- Southern Division of the American Fisheries Society