WATER Lab welcomes Mr. Aaron Froilan M. Raganas as a PhD Biology student in the Institute of Biology, UP Diliman. His research focuses on the functional traits of Philippine mangroves and their role in resilience to typhoon disturbance. Through this…
A new species of bubble snail, Bakawan nasuso, together with a new record Bakawan puti, were found in naturally recolonized mangrove forests (previously abandoned fishpond) in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. The study was authored by Dr. Gizelle A. Batomalaque from the…
We are proud to share a recent paper co-authored by Dr. Severino Salmo III titled "UAV-based mangrove biomass estimation and carbon potential valuation in North Sumatra, Indonesia", published in the journal Carbon Balance and Management. The study utilized canopy height…
We are proud to share that members of our team have been selected to present their mangrove research at the 7th Mangrove Macrobenthos Management Meeting in Okinawa, Japan on 1-5 July 2026. This opportunity reflects the growing contributions of young…
We are proud to share a recent paper co-authored by Dr. Severino Salmo III in Environmental DNA entitled Advancing Environmental DNA Applications in Southeast Asia Through Networking, Adaptable Standard Development, and Capacity Building. The paper discusses key challenges in the…
Mr. Kenneth Angelo L. Bagay will present his MS Thesis Proposal entitled “Assessment of Gastropod and Protozoan Co-occurrence in Select Mangrove Sites in the Philippines: A Metabarcoding Approach” on March 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Mr. Bagay is an MS…
We are proud to share a paper co-authored by Dr. Severino Salmo III, "Spatiotemporal Analysis of the Potential Impact of the Masinloc Power Plant on Thermal Pollution in Oyon Bay, Zambales, and its Correlation to Seagrass Cover,” published in the…
We are looking for a Research Associate to join an interdisciplinary mangrove research project at Institute of Biology, UP Diliman. If you’re a grad student interested in mangrove ecology, this could be your thesis opportunity! If interested, please submit your…
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The Wetland and Linked Aquatic-Terrestrial Ecosystems Research Laboratory (WATER Lab) of the Institute of Biology, University of the Philippines Diliman warmly welcomes two new graduate students. Precious Jacob, a MS Biology student, and Alessandra "Aless" Morado, a PhD student, have…
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