11/04/2026
🌿 WHERE KNOWLEDGE MEETS PURPOSE: A VISIT THAT INSPIRES
- We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Mario “Mau” A. Cudiamat, Assistant Professor of Ecology, Environmental Biology Division, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), and M.A.R.I.N.E. Board Advisor for visiting St. Michael Health & Wellness Center in Calatagan, Batangas, together with his two students who conducted their theses fieldwork in our coastal community.
It is always a privilege to welcome educators and young researchers who share our passion for environmental stewardship, marine conservation, and community development.
What makes these visits especially meaningful is seeing the next generation of environmental scientists take their learning beyond the classroom — connecting research with the realities of our coastal ecosystems and the communities whose lives depend on them.
We believe that meaningful conservation begins with understanding, grows through collaboration, and becomes lasting through action.
Thank you, Dr. Mau, for your dedication to education, research, and conservation, and to your students for their curiosity and commitment to learning.
We look forward to welcoming you back and exploring opportunities for continued research, field immersion, and collaboration in support of Calatagan's marine protected areas and coastal communities.
**Together, we can turn knowledge into action and inspire the next generation to care for our seas.** 💚🌊
