Joseph S. Nelson

Joseph Schieser Nelson
Born(1937-04-12)April 12, 1937
San Francisco
DiedAugust 9, 2011(2011-08-09) (aged 74)
Alma materUniversity of Alberta, University of British Columbia
Known forIchthyology, Fishes of the World
SpouseClaudine Nelson
AwardsAlberta Centennial Medal (2006)
Scientific career
InstitutionsDepartment of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta
Doctoral advisorDr. C.C. Lindsey
Other academic advisorsDr. J.R. Nursall
Author abbrev. (zoology)Nelson

Joseph (Joe) Schieser Nelson (April 12, 1937 – August 9, 2011[1]) was a Canadian ichthyologist. He is best known for the book Fishes of the World (1st edition 1976, 4th edition 2006), which is the standard reference in fish systematics and evolution.

Nelson obtained his PhD from University of British Columbia in 1965.[2] He retired in 2002 from the University of Alberta where he made most of his career; he continued to hold position as a Professor Emeritus and stayed scientifically active until his final years.[1]

Outside academia, Nelson was a black belt in karate.[3]

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  3. ^ Lana Cuthbertson (August 15, 2011). "Joseph Nelson Taught the World about Fish". University of Alberta Museums. Archived from the original on 3 September 2012. Retrieved 19 May 2012.