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Gary Saunders has been fascinated with marine algae from a young age, growing up on the South Shore of Nova Scotia where his life revolved around the evolved ocean. He has turned his passion for the marine world into a successful career as a marine biologist at the University of New Brunswick. His research interests encompass various aspects of algal evolution and distribution, particularly focusing on the Rhodoplantae (red algae) and Phaeophyceae (brown algae). He leads major international projects, including a partnership in the Tree of Life RedToL project, which aims to further understanding in systematics research. Furthermore, Gary has strong interests in the biodiversity and biogeography of marine algae, particularly concerning the distributional changes faced due to climate change. One of his key research areas involves studying trans-Arctic migrations of Canadian Pacific species into the North Atlantic and identifying cryptic introductions that arise from morphological similarities with native species.
University of New Brunswick • Fredericton
Professor specializing in marine biology with a focus on algal evolution and ecology.
Department of Business / Department of Management / Department of Business Administration