The Marine Science Institute of the University of the Philippines hosts three laboratories that advance research on ocean dynamics, climate variability, and coastal processes to strengthen ocean monitoring and marine resource management.
Investigates ocean dynamics and their influence on phenomena such as harmful algal blooms, storm surges, coral reef systems, and particle dispersion in archipelagic environments.
Studies coastal and island circulation, ocean-atmosphere interactions, and hydrodynamic modeling, combining observations and simulations to improve ocean monitoring.
Explores the interactions between ocean physics, climate change, and coastal ecosystems primarily through quantitative modelling, remote sensing, and GIS techniques.
MSc and PhD Programs Applications for AY 2025-2026 is EXTENDED until June 24, 2025.
July 17, 2025
The UP Marine Science Institute (MSI) showcased its research excellence at the 18th National Symposium on Marine Science (PAMS18), held from July 10–12, 2025, at UP Cebu.
May 21, 2025
This recognition celebrates the UP MSI’s contributions to the Philippine Navy in strengthening the capabilities of the Naval Meteorological and Oceanographic Center (NAVMETOC) for oceanographic research.
May 8, 2025
The workshop as held on March 24-26, 2025 in Siniloan, Laguna served as a platform for project staff to present their research findings, integrate them for publication, and plan the project’s next steps.
Francisco, R. et al., (2025) | IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
El Niño from mid-2023 to mid-2024 brought record-high sea surface temperatures around the Philippines. Satellite data helped track how marine heatwaves developed, aiming to better understand their link to El Niño.
Sihay, J. C. et al. (2025) | Philipp J Sci 154(1): 169–178.
This study explores how monsoon patterns affect Chlorophyll-a levels on the west side of Camiguin Island, finding significant increases during the northeast monsoon (Amihan).
leads research in marine biology, chemistry, oceanography, and geology. As part of UP's College of Science, it studies marine ecosystems at the National Science Complex and Bolinao Marine Laboratory while advancing marine protection and management.
The Marine Science Institute, Velasquez St., University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City 1101, Philippines
Tel: +632 8692 3405
Email: physocean.upmsi@gmail.com
