The Institute of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (IFMS) of the Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST) successfully hosted its first-ever Sea-Ensync Research Colloquium Sessions at the Physics Laboratory of the Malita Campus on April 30,2025.
The event gathered enthusiastic participation from fourth-year students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Fisheries, Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology, and Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science programs. Organized by the Institute of Fisheries and Marine Sciences in close collaboration with the Research Development and Innovation Office, the colloquium served as a platform to showcase student research and technology outputs, while also identifying promising projects for future representation in regional and institutional research events.
The colloquium featured two main categories: the Research Category and the Technology (Product Development) Category, each highlighting the students’ innovative contributions to fisheries, marine sciences, and environmental sustainability.
Winners – Research Category:
- 1st Place: 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗩𝗼𝗻 𝗕. 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻
“Growth Performance of Molobicus Tilapia Strain (Oreochromis niloticus × O. mossambicus) Under Biofloc System Technology Using Different Carbon Sources”
- 2nd Place: Jimrec D. Cabanay
“Catch Assessment of Otter Clam (Lutraria spp., Lamarck 1799) in Barangay Tanglad, Sta. Maria, Davao Occidental”
- 3rd Place: Lorenzo C. Fuertes Jr.
“Gut Content Analysis of Sea Urchin in Sta. Maria, Davao Occidental”
Winners – Technology (Product Development) Category:
- 1st Place: 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝗔. 𝗚𝘂𝗹𝗳𝗼
“Influence of Coconut Vinegar Concentration on the Sensory Attributes and Nutritional Profile of Bottled Milkfish Paksiw”
- 2nd Place: Jerom B. Artajo
“Product Development of Pan De Spirulina”
- 3rd Place: Lea Alessandra Y. Corpux
“Quality and Sensory Evaluation of Instant Noodles Incorporated with Green Mussel (Perna viridis) Powder”
This milestone event marks the beginning of an annual tradition by the Institute to nurture a strong research culture among students and prepare them for participation in wider academic and scientific forums. The Sea-Ensync Research Colloquium will serve as a springboard for student-researchers aiming to represent SPAMAST in regional and national research symposia in the fields of fisheries and marine sciences.
