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Angel Alcala: Philippine National Scientist 2013

Dr. Angel Alcala is a renowned Filipino ecologist and Professor Emeritus recognized for his prolific thirty-year career studying the marine biology and ecology of the Philippines, identifying over 50 new species of reptiles and amphibians and developing community-based programs for coral reef conservation.

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Angel Alcala: Philippine National Scientist 2013

Dr. Angel Alcala is a renowned Filipino ecologist and Professor Emeritus recognized for his prolific thirty-year career studying the marine biology and ecology of the Philippines, identifying over 50 new species of reptiles and amphibians and developing community-based programs for coral reef conservation.

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Angel

Alcala
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL
SCIENTIST 2013

Dr. Alcala is a Filipino ecologist whose primary focus of


study is marine biology and ecological conservation. His
prolific thirty-year career includes studying local birds,
reptiles, and aquatic life. He is a Professor Emeritus at his
alma mater Silliman University. He also served as the
Director for the Department of Science and Technology
(DOST) Angelo King Center for Research and Environmental
Management. Angel Alcala is also involved in other
biological science fields such as herpetology, marine
biogeography, and marine conservation biology.

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