Thesis Proposal Defense of Candidates for the Master of Science in Conservation and Restoration Ecology

1. Ms. Melissa Ann B. Kindipan with her thesis proposal titled “Tracking the Biomagnification of Microplastics across Trophic Levels in the Agno River, Philippines: Implications for Ecosystem and Human Health” (11: 00AM – 12:00 NN)

2. Ms. Joanna Marie F. Reyes with her thesis proposal titled “Species Composition, Diversity, Biomass, and Carbon Stock Assessment of the Subic Bay Mangroves” (1:00 – 2:00 PM)

3. Ms. Jessica E. Bautista with her thesis proposal titled “Vascular Epiphyte Distribution and Diversity in Old-growth and Secondary Forests in Manleluag Spring Protected Landscape, Pangasinan” (2:00 – 3:00 PM)

4. Mr. Melvin Jake D. Manaog with his thesis proposal titled “Microplastics Occurrence in Surficial Sediments and Accumulation in 𝘛𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘢 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘴𝘢 along the Coastal Zone of San Salvador Island, Zambales” (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

5. Mr. Mark P. Villarubia with his thesis proposal titled “Anuran Functional Diversity Among Forest Types of Baguio-Benguet Area” (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

6. Mr. Joepet V. Brosas with his thesis proposal titled “Prevalence of Helminth Parasites in Freshwater Fishes of Lalaguna Marsh, Lopez, Quezon: Implications for Aquatic Biodiversity and Conservation” (5:00 – 6:00 PM)

Date: July 28, 2025 (Monday)

Time: see specific presentations

F2F SCR Conference Rm and Via ZOOM Virtual Conference

Meeting ID: 978 1188 3863

Passcode: 97636838

Join us in this insightful discussion on biodiversity conservation and restoration ecology. See you there!