David Garbary

Dr. David Garbary is a Professor of Biology at St. Francis Xavier University, with a career spanning over 40 years. His research focuses on marine algal ecology, symbioses, eelgrass dynamics, and invasive seaweeds. He has held visiting professorships at the University of Washington and served as Editor-in-Chief of Phycologia (2015–2020).

• Education
  • BSc (1973), MSc (1975) - Acadia University
  • PhD (1978) - University of Liverpool

Dr. Garbary's recent work examines climate change impacts on coastal ecosystems, including invasive species dynamics and eelgrass bed recovery. He has contributed to sustainable harvesting protocols for Ascophyllum nodosum and explored bioremediation potential of red algae in aquaculture systems.

• Scientific Awards
  • NSERC University Research Fellow (1980–1984)

His teaching portfolio includes courses in Plant Biology, Evolution, Marine Biology, Experimental Phycology, and Plants and Human Health. He has mentored numerous students and collaborated on interdisciplinary studies of marine-terrestrial interfaces.