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Empowering People Through Science The UP Marine Science Institute LEARN MORE The UP Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) is at the forefront of research and academic endeavors in marine biology, marine chemistry, physical oceanography, marine geology, and related disciplines. A constituent institute of the University of the Philippines’ College of Science, the UPMSI studies marine ecosystems in its main compound in the National Science Complex and the Bolinao Marine Laboratory in Bolinao, Pangasinan. It also pursues extension work in marine protection and management. Filipino scientist makes history by reaching the 3rd deepest spot on Earth LEARN MORE This year, microbial oceanographer Dr. Deo Florence L. Onda made history as the second human and the first Filipino to reach the third deepest spot on earth. Together with record-holder Victor Vescovo, Dr. Onda boarded the DSV Limiting Factor and carried the Philippine flag to Emden Deep in the Philippine Trench. This expedition will bolster support for the National Academic Research Fleet (NARFleet), which aims to empower local marine scientific research. NARFleet is on its way to prowl Philippine waters LEARN MORE The National Academic Research Fleet (NARFleet) is set to embark on its first expedition soon. Established as a response to limited ocean research capacity, the NARFleet program aims to provide better access to ocean research for both the academe and the Philippine government. The Bolinao Marine Laboratory LEARN MORE The Bolinao Marine Laboratory (BML) is the main research station of the UP Marine Science Institute and is one of the leading scientific institutions in Southeast Asia. The BML is located in the municipality of Bolinao, province of Pangasinan on the northern corner of the Lingayen Gulf in the northern Philippines.

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ACADEMICS AT THE UP MSI

The UP MSI fosters aspiring marine scientists and professionals through advanced, multidisciplinary graduate programs. For research-oriented students, UP MSI grants M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Marine Science with different specializations. For professionals outside academia, it offers the Professional Masters in Tropical Marine Ecosystems Management (PM-TMEM) program, with an initial focus on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Graduate students receive support in the form of research assistantships and scholarships.

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RESEARCH

The UP MSI empowers the Philippine marine sector through its research work. Research programs are designed to generate information to improve the current understanding of marine and coastal environments. The goal is to conduct the conservation and sustainable use of marine resources more effectively.

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EXTENSION

Extension work is integral to the objectives of the UP MSI. Training activities and technical services allow the Institute to share its expertise with local and international audiences. The UP MSI regularly hosts workshops, conferences, and training courses on survey and monitoring techniques, coastal zone management, habitat restoration, mariculture, and science-based decision support systems. Public and private agencies can also consult the UP MSI for projects related to marine protection and management, biotechnology, and product development.

RESOURCES

The UP MSI offers numerous resources in support of staff and graduate students. Laboratories are readily equipped for synthetic and analytical experiments in marine biology, oceanography, ecology, environmental management, fisheries, and aquaculture. Additionally, the UP MSI Library maintains a collection of books, scientific publications, theses and dissertations, audio-visual and cartographic materials, and reprints.

UP MSI ADMIN

The administrative office operates at the heart of the Institute. It handles the concerns of more than 100 full-time regular and contractual personnel. Communications and paperwork related to academics, research projects, collaborations, and expeditions are carried out here daily.

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