David Bybee

Professor David Bybee is a marine biologist and ecologist affiliated with Brigham Young University-Hawaii (BYU-Hawaii), where he has served as full-time faculty since 2007. His career spans roles in research, teaching, and administration, including directorships at the Center for Learning and Teaching and the Kumuwaiwai Center for Sustainability.

• Brigham Young University (B.S., Zoology, 1997)
• University of Hawaii (Ph.D., Zoology, 2006)

His research focuses on marine invertebrate ecology (especially Sabellastarte spectabilis), coral reef conservation, and migratory bird studies. He has published extensively on polychaete taxonomy, reproductive biology, and GPS tracking of Pacific Golden-Plovers.

Scientific awards include the Exemplary Faculty Award (2014) and recognition for his 2004 poster presentation on Sabellid larval development. As a peer reviewer for journals like Coral Reefs and Marine Ecology, he contributes to marine science discourse.

Teaching areas include general biology, conservation, and oceanography. His administrative experience includes Associate Academic Vice President (2014–2021) and leadership in sustainability initiatives. Skills encompass scientific diving, microscopy, and multilingual communication (Spanish, French).