Environment

Box jellyfishes are known for their distinctive box-like appearance and potent venom, which can cause severe stings and fatalities. In the Philippines, many coastal communities are well aware of the dangers posed by box jellyfishes, but Filipino scientists noted that the government does not have a systematic plan to address this issue. Based on previous […]

Students and researchers from the University of the Philippines-Diliman recently participated in the “Commservation Workshop,” a 2-day event focused on the basics of science communication and conservation. The workshop was organized by the UPD College of Science (UPD-CS) in collaboration with the non-profit organization Save Philippine Seas (SPS). The workshop is designed to build the

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), in collaboration with Paralympic swimmer Ernie Gawilan successfully concluded the “Start Your Impossible” National Coastal Cleanup and Mangrove Planting Day last Dec. 14. The event, held in 33 locations across the Philippines, aimed to inspire communities to protect marine ecosystems and tackle coastal pollution, supporting Gawilan’s social commitment as a Global

MSI researchers collect sediment samples from coastal areas for laboratory analysis to detect the presence of microplastic particles (Photo credit: Microbial Oceanography Laboratory) A documentary featuring projects of the University of the Philippines-Diliman College of Science’s Marine Science Institute (UPD-CS MSI) received the best science and technology investigative story (audio-visual) trophy at the Department of