30/06/2026
โจ Ocean Science Immersion Program 2026 โจ
From June 14โ22, 2026, the pioneering students of the BS Marine Biology Department of Sorsogon State University โ Magallanes Campus embarked on an extraordinary journey of learning, discovery, and scientific exploration through the Ocean Science Immersion Program (OSIP).
The immersion began with laboratory, and facility visits to the University of the Philippines Diliman โ Marine Science Institute (UP-MSI), where students were exposed to current marine science research and gained insights into the work of leading marine scientists. They also visited the DOSTโPhilippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI), broadening their understanding of the applications of science and technology in environmental and marine studies.
Travelling further north, the students proceeded to the UP Bolinao Marine Laboratory, where they attended a lecture series facilitated by Ms. Shaira M. Mendones, Mr. Emer F. Espano, Mr. Edward V. Pepano, and Engr. Gian Carlo M. Malto. The lectures covered fundamental topics in Marine Vertebrates, Marine Invertebrates, Physical Oceanography, Meteorology, and Water Quality Assessment.
The students also gained hands-on experience through field activities at the Malilnep Channel, where they learned the proper use of the Niskin Bottle for water sampling, and at Silaqui Island, where they observed the Giant Clam Nursery and appreciated the importance of marine conservation and resource management.
The journey continued southward to Batangas State University, where the second part of the lecture series was conducted under the mentorship of the VIP Center for Oceanographic Research and Aquatic Life Sciences (VIP CORALS) through Aux. LCdr. Jayvee A. S**o, Ph.D. and Dr. Miguel Enrique Ma. A. Azcuna. Students also underwent the training proper for the Marine Ecosystem Assessment Training, equipping them with practical skills in field and laboratory methods commonly used in marine biology.
This initiative aimed to train students in essential marine science techniques, expose them to major academic and research institutions in the country, and inspire them to pursue meaningful research and thesis studies that contribute to the understanding and conservation of our marine environment.
To our pioneer Marine Biology students, may this experience ignite your passion for research, strengthen your commitment to ocean stewardship, and inspire you to become future leaders in marine science.
The ocean became your classroom, science became your journey, and service to the nation became your purpose.