Experts discussed challenges and opportunities in the approval process and framework for marine scientific research (MSR) under international law as the Philippines continues to develop its MSR capability. Last March 2, 2022, the three-part “Track 1.5 Dialogue on Marine Scientific Research (MSR)” webinar series launched its first session. It was organized by the University of…

Featured Photo: Filipino scientist Dr. Deo Florence L. Onda from the University of the Philippines is one of the first humans to reach the third deepest spot on Earth. PHOTO COURTESY OF Caladan Oceanic. Emden Deep, Philippines Few have been brave enough to venture the depths of the oceans. Diving ten kilometers below sea level…