𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! The MS CaRE Program of the Department of Biology, UP Baguio, invites you to the thesis proposal defense of the following 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!
