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Bulletin 03: Over 36,000 ha of coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass possibly affected by oil slick
Photo: Philippine Coast Guard We would like to update and correct the area of affected coral reefs that we published in MSI Bulletin #01. Using the modeled oil spill trajectories (Bulletin #02), and looking at higher resolution data, we approximate that 20,000 ha of coral reef, 9,900 ha of mangroves and 6,000 ha of seagrass may…
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Bulletin 02: Oil spill trajectory model and satellite imagery shows oil slick trajectory and affected areas
Photo: Philippine Coast Guard MSI’s scientists, with the concurrence of the DENR, are recommending to warn coastal communities—especially those on the eastern and southern sides of Oriental Mindoro, including Caluya Island (Northwestern Antique), and potentially Cuyo Island of Palawan—to prepare for the possibility that the oil spill could reach their shores. Aerial surveys by the…
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Bulletin 01: DENR, PCG, and MSI working together to address MT Princess Empress Oil Spill
Photo: Philippine Coast Guard Marine experts from the UP Diliman College of Science Marine Science Institute (UPD-CS MSI), UP Visayas (UPV), and Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) came together with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to work on countermeasures to address the…
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24th International Seaweed Symposium
Featured Photo: 24th International Seaweed Symposium UPMSI PhD student Ben Narvarte from the Algal Ecophysiology Laboratory (https://algalecolab.weebly.com/) won First Prize for the Dr. Maxwell S. Doty Memorial Award given during the 24th International Seaweed Symposium held last February 19-24, 2023 at Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. He presented a paper titled “Impacts of aquaculture nutrient sources: ammonium uptake of…
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Blue Beat Initiative
Featured Photo: Blue Beat Initiative Effective science communication opens up science to the people, providing solutions to problems and knowledge that’s beneficial to the public. UP MSI in partnership with the Association of Young Environmental Journalists (AYEJ) will be holding its first ever marine science communication workshop at the Bolinao Marine Laboratory (BML) in Bolinao…
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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…
