Philippine Philippine Summary ReportSummary Report2001-20082001-2008

Philippine Philippine Summary ReportSummary Report2001-20082001-2008

JSPS Multilateral Core University Programme 2001-2010

COASTAL MARINE SCIENCES

M. D. FortesMarine Science Institute CSUPfortesm@upmsi.ph

A lasting Japan-Philippine collaboration instituted to

understand tropical marine ecosystems & utilize the

knowledge & skills in order to improve capacity to conserve

biodiversity, protect the environment & sustainably use

Philippine marine resources. It is founded on mutual respect & achieved through sharing of knowledge

& expertise

A lasting Japan-Philippine collaboration instituted to

understand tropical marine ecosystems & utilize the

knowledge & skills in order to improve capacity to conserve

biodiversity, protect the environment & sustainably use

Philippine marine resources. It is founded on mutual respect & achieved through sharing of knowledge

& expertise

Vision…for the JSPS-Philippine MCU Programme

CMS Philippines: CompositionCMS Philippines: Composition

University of the Philippines Division of Biol. Sciences (UPV) [3] Institute of Biol. Sciences (UPLB) [1]* Marine Science Institute CS (UPD) [7]

De la Salle University (DLSU) [1](DLSU) [1] Mindanao State University (Naawan) [1]Naawan) [1] SEA Fish. Dev’t Council (SEAFDEC) [2] University of San Carlos (USC) [1]

5 major institutions, ……..with 15 researchers5 major institutions, ……..with 15 researchers

* Dr. Lourdes Castillo passed away last April 2008

* Inactive since 2003,** Passed away, *** Replaced Dr. Wilfredo Campos, **** inactive since 2004

CMS (Philippines) 2001-2008: MEMBERSHIP PROFILE

Project 1: Water circulation & material transport (3 Researchers)Maria Lourdes S.D. McGlone, Univ. of the Philippines Mar. Science Inst (UPMSI)Laura T. David*, UPMSIFernando Siringan*, UPMSI

Project 2: Ecology & Oceanography of Harmful Marine Microalgae (2 Researchers)Rhodora V. Azanza, UPMSI Armulfo Marasigan*, College of Fisheries, University of the Philippines Visayas (UPVCF)

Project 3: Biodiversity Studies (7 Researchers)Miguel D. Fortes, UPMSI (National Coordinator)(National Coordinator)Marco N. E. Montano, UPMSI

Edna G. Fortes, UPMSI Lourdes Castillo, University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB)**

Dr. Enrico Villoso, College of Fisheries, UPVisayas (UPVCF)***Annabelle del Norte-Campos, UPVCSWilly Uy, Mindanao State University (MSU)

Project 4: Pollution of hazardous chemicals (POME) (4 Researchers)Maricar S. Prudente De La Salle University (DLSU) Dia Sotto Alibo****, University of San Carlos (USC) Felix G. Ayson*, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Council (SEAFDEC)Evelyn de Jesus*, SEAFDEC

CMS (Philippines) 2001-2008: MEMBERSHIP PROFILE

Project 1: Water circulation & material transport (3 Researchers)Maria Lourdes S.D. McGlone, Univ. of the Philippines Mar. Science Inst (UPMSI)Laura T. David*, UPMSIFernando Siringan*, UPMSI

Project 2: Ecology & Oceanography of Harmful Marine Microalgae (2 Researchers)Rhodora V. Azanza, UPMSI Armulfo Marasigan*, College of Fisheries, University of the Philippines Visayas (UPVCF)

Project 3: Biodiversity Studies (7 Researchers)Miguel D. Fortes, UPMSI (National Coordinator)(National Coordinator)Marco N. E. Montano, UPMSI

Edna G. Fortes, UPMSI Lourdes Castillo, University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB)**

Dr. Enrico Villoso, College of Fisheries, UPVisayas (UPVCF)***Annabelle del Norte-Campos, UPVCSWilly Uy, Mindanao State University (MSU)

Project 4: Pollution of hazardous chemicals (POME) (4 Researchers)Maricar S. Prudente De La Salle University (DLSU) Dia Sotto Alibo****, University of San Carlos (USC) Felix G. Ayson*, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Council (SEAFDEC)Evelyn de Jesus*, SEAFDEC

Greater emphasison peer-reviewed int’l journal publications & papers in symposia, workshops, etc.

Generally declined in number during the first 6 years.

From 13 of 16 participants (5 of 10 member institutions)

PRODUCTS & SERVICESPRODUCTS & SERVICES

…significant increase in ISI-indexedjournal publications at present!

…significant increase in ISI-indexedjournal publications at present!

Other major activities1. As participant• JSPS National Coordinators’ Meeting: 2001-2008• Project workshops: 2001-2008• Oceanographic cruises (3 in 2008)

2. As participant & host• NaGISA/JSPS-DOST Taxonomy Workshop – August 2007• Joint NCMS-DOST/JSPS-PNSC Biodiversity Workshop – Dec 2007 ( )• UNEP/GEF SCS Project-DOST-JSPS Echo-Training Seminars (Biodiversity)

3. As participant in new research, assessment & monitoring, capacity dev’t• SeagrassNet (Phase 3) 2008-2009• PERSEUS (Coal spill assessment & monitoring): 2008-2013• JST-JICA Bilateral Capacity Building Initiative & Networking: 2008-2013

4. Maintenance & enhancement of Herbarium Marinum: • 53,000+ collections ca 2000 species (96% seaweeds,

4% seagrasses• New records (species?) of seagrasses

5. Marine biodiversity promotion in media (Local & Japanese TV channels (NHK & DAI Enterprises), BBC

1. As participant• JSPS National Coordinators’ Meeting: 2001-2008• Project workshops: 2001-2008• Oceanographic cruises (3 in 2008)

2. As participant & host• NaGISA/JSPS-DOST Taxonomy Workshop – August 2007• Joint NCMS-DOST/JSPS-PNSC Biodiversity Workshop – Dec 2007 ( )• UNEP/GEF SCS Project-DOST-JSPS Echo-Training Seminars (Biodiversity)

3. As participant in new research, assessment & monitoring, capacity dev’t• SeagrassNet (Phase 3) 2008-2009• PERSEUS (Coal spill assessment & monitoring): 2008-2013• JST-JICA Bilateral Capacity Building Initiative & Networking: 2008-2013

4. Maintenance & enhancement of Herbarium Marinum: • 53,000+ collections ca 2000 species (96% seaweeds,

4% seagrasses• New records (species?) of seagrasses

5. Marine biodiversity promotion in media (Local & Japanese TV channels (NHK & DAI Enterprises), BBC

FUTURE DIRECTION: …& how we can sustain the benefitsFUTURE DIRECTION: …& how we can sustain the benefits

FOCUSED RESEARCHFOCUSED RESEARCH

RESULTS INTEGRATIONRESULTS INTEGRATION

RESULTS UTILIZATIONRESULTS UTILIZATION

NEW CONCEPTS, NEW CONCEPTS, THEORIES,THEORIES,

METHODOLOGIESMETHODOLOGIES

NEW CONCEPTS, NEW CONCEPTS, THEORIES,THEORIES,

METHODOLOGIESMETHODOLOGIES

DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM

Good examples:

On seagrasses of the Philippines & East Asia [ ] (coral reefs the most popular, mangroves the most destroyed, seagrasses the least studied)

Some existing & relevant studies initiated in 2007-2008 (till 2013)-Linking seagrass functions to climate change mitigation [ ]-Ecosystem connectivity as a basis for an IDSS [ ]

Good examples:

On seagrasses of the Philippines & East Asia [ ] (coral reefs the most popular, mangroves the most destroyed, seagrasses the least studied)

Some existing & relevant studies initiated in 2007-2008 (till 2013)-Linking seagrass functions to climate change mitigation [ ]-Ecosystem connectivity as a basis for an IDSS [ ]

FOCUSED RESEARCH

SeagrassDistributionIn the Philippines(1983-2008)

…the western margins alone yield about 27,282 sq. km of seagrass beds

…globally, covers 600,000 sq. km of intercontinental shelf, accounts for 12% of total marine C02 uptake

The interconnections

1. Nutrients2. Physical3. Animal migration/Plant dispersal4. Human impact

RESULTS INTEGRATIONRESULTS INTEGRATION

RESULTS UTILIZATIONRESULTS UTILIZATION

CONCLUSION

FUTURE DIRECTION: …& how we can sustain the benefitsFUTURE DIRECTION: …& how we can sustain the benefits

FOCUSED RESEARCHFOCUSED RESEARCH

RESULTS INTEGRATIONRESULTS INTEGRATION

RESULTS UTILIZATIONRESULTS UTILIZATION

NEW CONCEPTS, NEW CONCEPTS, THEORIES,THEORIES,

METHODOLOGIESMETHODOLOGIES

NEW CONCEPTS, NEW CONCEPTS, THEORIES,THEORIES,

METHODOLOGIESMETHODOLOGIES

DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM

IS THIS STILL OUR GOAL? WHERE ARE WE NOW?IS THIS STILL OUR GOAL? WHERE ARE WE NOW?