3/4 Here comes the waves carrying the accomplishment off our center for the past three months. From engaging fieldwork and comprehensive training to impactful local presentations and international conferences, we’ve made significant strides! A standout achievement was the approval of Dr. Vacarizas as a DOST-PCAARD Balik Scientist for 2025! These accomplishments reflect our commitment to marine excellence and collaboration. Here’s to riding this wave into even greater achievements!

𝓥𝓘𝓟 𝓒𝓞𝓡𝓐𝓛𝓢 𝓻𝓮𝓶𝓪𝓲𝓷𝓼 𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓶𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓭 𝓽𝓸 𝓹𝓻𝓸𝓽𝓮𝓬𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰, 𝓼𝓪𝓿𝓲𝓷𝓰, 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓬𝓸𝓷𝓼𝓮𝓻𝓿𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓶𝓪𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓮 𝓮𝓬𝓸𝓼𝔂𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓶𝓼, 𝓼𝓮𝓽𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓼𝓽𝓪𝓰𝓮 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓯𝓾𝓽𝓾𝓻𝓮 𝓼𝓾𝓬𝓬𝓮𝓼𝓼.

The journey of VIP CORALS continues through completing consecutive activities advocating marine conservation and learning. The research center boasts its 2nd Quarterly Highlights for 2024 comprised of interviews, educating young minds, garnering numerous awards, executing current fieldwork projects, and presenting project results. The center was dedicated to achieving its mission and striving to foresee future vision.

As we embark on a new chapter, the VIP CORALS proudly presents the highlights of our first quarter of 2024. From groundbreaking research awards to enlightening interviews, immersive fieldwork experiences, and impactful educational initiatives in marine conservation, our journey continues to be marked by dedication, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to our mission. Join us as we celebrate the milestones and accomplishments that have illuminated our path towards a sustainable marine future.

The VIP CORALS have again, woven together a narrative of innovation, collaboration, and impact, setting the stage for even greater achievements in the chapters to come. As we conclude our journey through the fourth quarter of 2023, let’s take a moment to revel in the array of achievements that adorned our journey through innovation and collaboration.

Amidst the dynamic third quarter, the VIP CORALS has achieved numerous achievements, navigating through the wonders of marine science and conservation with enthusiasm and resolve. These accomplishments serve as mere building blocks toward a future where oceans thrive, and nature’s wonders endure for generations to come. Here’s a peek into the VIP CORALS as we propelled through the third quarter of 2023, sparking fresh waves of advancement and creativity.

As the curtains close on the 2nd quarter of 2023, filled with research, collaborations, and a whole lot of passion for preserving our precious marine ecosystems, let’s take a look at the journey of an array of projects and accomplishments that kept us on our toes!

Our team at the VIP CORALS has been making waves and leaving a lasting impact on various fronts in the 1st half of the year. From diving into the depths of coral restoration to navigating the murky waters of environmental advocacy, we’ve been on a thrilling journey of discovery and action. Here’s a glimpse into the dynamic world of VIP CORALS as we kickstarted the first quarter of 2023.

A strong end to 2022 as VIP CORALS reach the final leg of fieldworks of the past projects of the center. The last quarter was a fruitful end to a productive year which were comprised of seminars, symposiums, trainings, fieldworks, and extension activities. Here’s a look of how VIP CORALS ended 2022.

Reaching past the halfway mark of this year, we would like to share an update on the accomplishments of our research center. Fieldworks, trainings, center and project activities have already transpired. And as we are nearing to closeout year 2022, our focal vision have only remained steadfast. We hope that our quarterly updates have been in service to apprise the community in support for all of the activities governing research and our utmost serviceability on maintaining commitments, tie-ups, and to reach other sectors as well. See what makes our research center productive and passionate in this slideshow.

As we reach the first half of 2022, the VIP CORALS have been able to maintain its utmost efforts on research and service for the Verde Island Passage and to our local communities. The continuance of projects with supporting activities and events to LGUs, NGOs, and to the whole academic community has been well. To see a glimpse of what our research center has been doing, our accomplishments for the past 2nd Quarter is featured in the gallery below: