A pioneer of marine biodiversity and marine conservation, Dr. Angel Chua Alcala, has died on Wednesday on the age of 93, Silliman University (SU) introduced.
“SU mourns the loss of a scientist, administrator, trustee, professor, morally upright family man, and public servant,” the college stated in a press release.
“To the country and to the world, Dr. Alcala is an acclaimed biologist and conservationist.”
Alcala graduated from SU with a Bachelor of Science in Biology diploma, magna cum laude and accomplished his Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Sciences at Stanford University in California.
He grew to become the College of Arts and Sciences dean, Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences director, and college President from 1991 to 1992.
Alcala, the University stated, is understood for his pioneering work in establishing marine protected areas within the Philippines, the idea of community-based coastal useful resource administration within the promotion of marine biodiversity, using synthetic reefs as fashions for fisheries growth within the Philippines, intensive analysis on Philippine amphibians and reptiles for the reason that mid-Fifties.
Alcala acquired various awards, recognition for is figure together with Outstanding Sillimanian Awardee in Biological Sciences, National Scientist in 2014 for his contributions to Philippine organic sciences, Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service in 1992, ASEAN Biodiversity Hero in 2017, amongst others.
He additionally served because the Department of Environment and Natural Resources secretary from 1992 to 1995 and the Commission on Higher Education chairman from 1995 to 1999.
Alcala continued to be lively as a Professor Emeritus, Board of Trustees member, and chairman of the Board of Advisers of the SU-Angelo King Center for Research and Environmental Management in the previous few years.
“To honor him, the university is putting the flag at half-mast,” the University stated, including that a memorial service shall be introduced in a later date. — BAP, GMA Integrated News
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