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