Hugh MacIntyre

Hugh MacIntyre is a Professor in the Department of Oceanography at Dalhousie University, serving as Academic Director of the Science Co-op Program. His expertise spans marine primary productivity, phytoplankton viability, and harmful algal blooms. He holds a BA from the University of Cambridge, MA from the University of Texas at Austin, and a PhD from the University of Delaware.

Research focuses on phytoplankton viability assessments, harmful algal bloom dynamics, and chlorophyll fluorescence techniques. Notable contributions include methodological advancements in enumerating viable phytoplankton and investigating the impacts of ocean alkalinity enhancement. His work integrates field observations, satellite data, and laboratory experiments to address coastal and open-ocean processes.

Publications span over four decades, with recent emphasis on climate intervention impacts, ballast water management, and Arctic water mass dynamics. His research bridges fundamental oceanography with applied challenges in environmental monitoring and sustainability.