John Garland

John Garland has extensive work experience in the seafood industry. John began their career at Environment Canada in 1991 as a Field Microbiology Technician. In 1994, they joined Clearwater Seafoods LP as a Lobster Biologist, and subsequently held positions as Head Biologist, Research Scientist, and Senior Biologist. Since 2019, they have served as the Director of Research Development for Land-Based Operations at Clearwater Seafoods LP.

John Garland earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography from Dalhousie University, where they studied from 1989 to 1993. Later, they pursued a Ph.D. at the University of Hull in Lobster Physiology, completing their doctoral studies from 2006 to 2015. Additionally, they obtained a certification as a National Beer Judge from the Beer Judge Certification Program in February 2023.