Vincent F. Wright

Vincent F. Wright, a Jamaican-born scientist, graduated from the Jamaica School of Agriculture before continuing his education at Tuskegee University. It was here that he earned his Bachelor of Science in Animal and Poultry Science. Later, he would achieve another Bachelor of Science, this time in Aquaculture and from Auburn University in Alabama before pursuing a PhD in Zoology at the University of the West Indies. Finally, he obtained an MBA from Nova South-Eastern University, Florida.

Following his student career, Dr. Wright became a staff member at the Northern Caribbean University, lecturing part-time at the College of Agriculture, Science, and Education, as well as at an American City College.

In addition to working in education, Dr. Wright also has experience in the commercial sector. At Seprod Ltd. he worked as a technical manager. Additionally, he has been a consultant to Jamaican farmers producing Tilapia in both fresh and seawater.

Wright’s areas of research include heavy metals, the commercialization of breadfruit, the productive usage of waste, and fish farming.

More of Wright’s accomplishments include the formation of the Jamaica Aquaculture Society. He also maintains connections in the American Fisheries Society, the international Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management in the Philippines, and the Jamaican Society for Agricultural Science.

In conclusion, his contributions to the world of fishing have been groundbreaking, to say the least.