Laboratory profile
Principal Investigator
Marie Antonette Juinio-MeÑez, PH.D.
Ph.D. Biological Sciences (University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island, USA)
Research interests
Basic research: Invertebrate biology, larval ecology and recruitment, benthic ecology, population genetics
Applied research and development work: Culture and fisheries management of invertebrates; stock restoration; community-based coastal resources management; environmental governance
Contact:
ajmenez@msi.upd.edu.ph
GRADUATE STUDENTS
Helen Grace Bangi
Ph.D. Marine Science student, University of the Philippines - Diliman
M.Sc. Marine Science, University of the Philippines - Diliman
Thesis topic : The effect of adult nutrition on somatic and gonadal growth, egg quality, and larval development of the sea urchin Tripneustes gratilla
Bryan Dave Rodriguez
M.Sc. Marine Science student, University of the Philippines - Diliman
maryjune cabiguin
M.Sc. Marine Science student, University of the Philippines - Diliman
B.Sc. Biology, Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan
Julie Clarice salva
M.Sc. Marine Science student, University of the Philippines - Diliman
B.Sc. Biology, University of the Philippines - Visayas
Giniel MAE tiongson
M.Sc. Marine Science student, University of the Philippines - Diliman
B.Sc. Environmental Science, Ateneo de Manila University
RESEARCH ASSISTANTS
Jerwin Baure
M.Sc. Marine Science student, University of the Philippines - Diliman
B.Sc. Fisheries, University of the Philippines - Visayas
Project: DOST - Ocean Acidification
OLIVIER JOSH CAASI
M.Sc. Marine Science student, University of the Philippines - Diliman
B.Sc. Biology, University of the Philippines - Baguio
Project: ACIAR - Sandfish
Tomilyn jan garpa
B.Sc. Biology, University of the Philippines - Visayas
Project: ACIAR - Sandfish
Glaiza ibanez
B.Sc. Biology, University of the Philippines - Baguio
Project: DOST - Stichopus horrens
Rona Cabanayan-Soy
M.Sc. Aquaculture, 2018, Pangasinan State University
Thesis Topic : Efficacy of Sargassum spp. extract as supplemental feed for Stichopus cf. horrens juveniles in aquaria with and without substrate
B.Sc. Fisheries, Pangasinan State University
Research interests: Aquaculture, natural food
Project: DOST - Stichopus horrens
HATCHERY AIDE
Tirso Catbagan
Maintains hatchery set-up and ocean nursery systems for juvenile sea cucumbers
ALUMNI
Christine Mae Edullantes
M.Sc. Marine Science, 2014, University of the Philippines - Diliman
Thesis topic : Reproductive ecology and larval development of the sea cucumber Stichopus cf. horrens
B.Sc. Marine Biology, Iligan Institute of Technology - Mindanao State University
Research interests: Invertebrate biology and ecology, reproductive ecology, behavioral ecology, invertebrate connectivity, coastal resource management, large marine vertebrates
Jay R Gorospe
M.Sc. Marine Science, 2016, University of the Philippines - Diliman
Thesis Topic : Growth and survival of the early stage Holothuria scabra Jaeger, 1833 juveniles in a bottom-set ocean nursery system
B.Sc. Marine Biology, Cagayan State University - Aparri Campus
Research interests: Ecology and culture technology development for marine invertebrates, natural food
Karl Angelo Lambio
M.Sc. Marine Science, 2017, University of the Philippines - Diliman
Thesis topic : Growth of Holothuria scabra juveniles in a periphyton based ocean nursery system
B.Sc. Biology, University of the Philippines - Los Banos
Research interests: recruitment dynamics and early stage juvenile ecology of benthic macro-invertebrates, behavioral ecology and coastal resource management
Nadia Palomar-Abesamis
Ph.D. Marine Science, University of the Philippines - Diliman
Dissertation topic : Juvenile ecology and biology of the commercial sea cucumber Stichopus cf. horrens
M.Sc. Marine Science, 2002, University of the Philippines - Diliman
Thesis topic : Population structure and behavior of the burrowing shrimp Alpheus macellarius as influenced by sediment conditions and seagrass
Research interests: Marine invertebrate ecology and biology, behavioral ecology, conservation planning, marine resource management, environmental education
Rose Angeli Rioja
M.Sc. Marine Science, 2019, University of the Philippines - Diliman
Thesis topic : Effects of light on behavior, growth, and survival of Stichopus cf. horrens juveniles
B.Sc. Biology, University of the Philippines - Baguio
Research interests: Larval biology, reproductive biology, behavioral ecology
Minin Sinsona
M.Sc. Marine Science, 2018, University of the Philippines - Diliman
Thesis topic: Effects of food abundance on the diel burying behavior, growth, and survival of juvenile Holothuria scabra
B.Sc. Biology, University of the Philippines - Mindanao