Background
Sylvester, Joseph Robert was born on November 3, 1942 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States. Son of Joseph Augustus and Sally (Parker) Sylvester.
Sylvester, Joseph Robert was born on November 3, 1942 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States. Son of Joseph Augustus and Sally (Parker) Sylvester.
Bachelor in Zoology, University Hawaii, 1965. Master of Science in Zoology, University Hawaii, 1969. Doctor of Philosophy, University Washington, 1971.
Fisheries biologist, National Marine Fisheries Svc., Honolulu and Seattle, 1965-1971; project leader, Virgin Islands Department Conservation and Cultural Affairs, St. Thomas, 1971-1973; staff fisheries biologist, director Bureau Fish and Wildlife, Virgin Islands Department Conservation and Cultural Affairs, St. Thomas, 1976-1978; project leader environmental services, Oceanic Institute, Makapuu, Hawaii., 1973-1976; coordinator fisheries management plan, National Marine Fisheries Svc., St. Petersburg, Florida, 1978-1980; manager marine mammal and endangered species program, National Marine Fisheries Svc., St. Petersburg, Florida, 1978-1980; leader ecology section, National Fishrey Research Laboratory, La Crosse, Wisconsin, 1980-1983; project leader, visiting professor, U. Arkansas, Pine Bluff, 1983-1989; manager fisheries habitat protection program, Michigan Department Natural Resources, Lansing, since 1989. Adjunct assistant professor biology University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, 1980-1983. Participant professional meetings.
Fellow American Institute Fishery Research Biologists. Member American Fisheries Society (professional), Arkansas Academy of Sciences, New York Academy of Sciences, Sigma Xi.
