This site provides information on our lab’s current and past research in aquatic conservation ecology, sustainable aquaculture, and science communication. The views reflected on this site are mine and do not reflect the views of my employer. Thank you for visiting!

I am an aquatic ecologist and assistant professor interested in fish biodiversity, conservation, and science communication. Our research at the University of Minnesota focuses on the ecology, conservation, and management of non-game native fishes, with an emphasis on ancient fishes (e.g. gars, bowfins). Additional projects involve conservation of Great Lakes migratory fishes, and peripheral populations of species. We also communicate science through traditional and social media to raise awareness of the value of aquatic ecosystems and freshwater biodiversity. Follow our research projects on social media at GarLab!

Solomon R. David, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Aquatic Ecology
Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
University of Minnesota
Email srdavid@umn.edu

Social Media
Bluesky: @solomonrdavid.bsky.social & @garlab.bsky.social
Instagram: @solomon.r.david & @thegarlab
Twitter: @SolomonRDavid
TikTok: @TheGarLab

Education
Ph.D., Resource Ecology & Management (Aquatics), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Dissertation title: Life history, growth, and genetic diversity of the spotted gar (Lepisosteus oculatus) from peripheral and core populations [PDF]

M.S., Aquatic Sciences: Research & Management, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Thesis title: The Influence of physical habitat factors on a near-shore fish community in the lower Muskegon River, Michigan [PDF]

B.S., Biology, Ohio Northern University, Ada
Thesis title: A survey of the salamanders of genus Ambystoma and macroinvertebrate species in two woodland vernal pools, Hardin County, Ohio

Solomon R David CV 2024