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Conotoxin research wins 2022 Golden Goose Award
Featured Photo: 2022 Golden Goose Award: UP MSI Scientist Dr. Lourdes J. Cruz UP MSI Scientist Dr. Lourdes J. Cruz and fellow conotoxin researchers have been awarded the 2022 Golden Goose Award, a United States award that celebrates the initially dubious research ventures that have turned out to be major breakthroughs. The award was presented…
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Homes for the Holothurians: Optimizing sea cucumber management strategies through biophysical modeling
By. Mia N. Judicpa & Gabrielle A. Abrahan As the gastronomic demand for our marine resources grows, our natural stock can barely keep up. Luckily, ecology experts work with modellers to explore different approaches in preserving the biodiversity of our oceans. In this feature, we take a look at how computational science can help us…
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UP MSI 2019 – 2021 Report: Science, Leadership, and Community
From all the expeditions to the growing partnerships, the Institute is proud of everything it has achieved in the last 3 years. But more than the numbers, these figures represent the hard work that has been done since the beginning by every scientist, researcher, and staff member. Ultimately, the goal is to pursue science in…
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The Case For Marine Scientific Research in the Philippines
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…
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Fishing in a Vortex: How ocean currents affect biological productivity
By. Mia N. Judicpa & Gabrielle A. Abrahan Around four months a year, we experience a respite from our tropical climate when the weather starts to chill. During Christmas, we wear thick clothes as winds from Siberia and China descend upon our mornings and bring with them good — and cold — tidings. These winds prevail during…
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In Full Bloom: Predicting HAB events using A.I.
By. Mia N. Judicpa & Gabrielle A. Abrahan, MSI Contributors In 1983, many inhabitants of Samar, Masbate, Sorsogon, and even Western Visayas were gripped by symptoms like tingling, numbness, and nausea. Almost 300 cases of food poisoning were reported. The culprit was eventually identified to be the dinoflagellate Pyrodinium bahamense that affected green mussels in Maqueda Bay…
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Filipino scientist makes history by reaching the 3rd deepest spot on Earth
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…
