About Us
Chemical Oceanography Lab
The Chemical Oceanography Laboratories is a research group at UP MSI dedicated to understanding the chemistry of the ocean and its integrative role in overall ocean health. Led by Dr. Charissa M. Ferrera, we conduct cutting-edge studies on nutrient cycling, ocean acidification, and the effects of human activities on coastal waters. Our team includes researchers, graduate students, and technical staff working collaboratively to advance marine science.
Our Mission
To enhance the understanding of Philippine marine environments through innovative chemical oceanography research, providing scientific insights that support environmental conservation and sustainable development.
Our Vision
To be a premier center for marine chemistry research in the Philippines, producing high-impact studies and contributing to science-based policies for ocean conservation.
Our Team
Principal Investigators
Dr. Charissa M. Ferrera
Chemical Oceanography Laboratories
Dr. Gil S. Jacinto
NAST Academician | Marine Chemistry and Pollution Laboratory
Dr. Maria Lourdes San Diego-McGlone
Professor Emeritus | Marine Biogeochemistry Laboratory
Research Staff & Associates
Dr. Iris D. S. Orizar
Senior Research Specialist, REINVEST West Philippine Sea - Lecturer, Chemistry of Marine Coastal Environments (AY 2024-2025)
Jherome L. Co, RCh
UP MSI Pollution Control Officer - University Research Associate for In-house projects and GOA-ON Project
Kristel Joyce T. Occeña, RCh
Research Associate, MB CIA | Current MS thesis student studying carbonate chemistry of Philippine marginal seas.
John Darryl B. Lagdameo, RCh
Research Associate, Holcim
Keane Andre M. Escobar, RCh
Research Associate, SUSTAIN Program
Marilyn Dayao
Lab Tech, REINVEST West Philippine Sea + current official involvement
Current Thesis Students
Timothy Glenn P. Iringan, RG
MS Marine Science, NOAA Ocean Acidification Program grant recipient - Estimation of Tropical West Pacific Ocean Acidification Rates from Porites sp. Calcifying Fluid Chemistry
Aces Joseph L. San Pedro, RCh
PhD in Marine Science - Organic alkalinity
Essie Natividad
BS Chemistry - Spatiotemporal Variability of Water Quality and Carbonate Chemistry of Coral Restoration Sites at Quezon and Macapagal Islands in Hundred Islands National Park during the Dry Season
Previous Research Associates & Staff
Jay C. Burce
Former Lab Tech, REINVEST West Philippine Sea
Raffi R. Isah, RCh, MSc
Taking PhD in Oceanography at the University of Hawaii
Valerie D. Culis, RCh
Taking MSc Marine Science at UP MSI as a DOST ASTHRDP Scholar
Mellinda Aimee Jajalla, MSc
Taking PhD in ___ at the ___ Japan
Rica Allana G. Tavita, RCh
Taking MSc under the Materials Science and Engineering Program (MSEP) at the UP College of Science and research assistant under Dr. Giovanni A. Tapang
Celestine Marie Dalida
Chief Operations Officer, Wovoka
Resource Links
Practical Best Practices for Ocean Acidification Monitoring
Practical methodologies and operating procedures for ocean acidification researchers, especially users of the GOA-ON in a Box ocean acidification monitoring kit.
This Guidebook is a compilation and layout of photos of cryptic organisms collected using artificial reef structures called ARMS (Autonomous Reef Monitoring Structures) deployed at 5 NIPAS (National Integrated Protected Area Systems) sites in the Philippines.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
The IPCC publishes Assessment Reports on climate change, its causes, impacts, and responses, as well as Special Reports on specific topics and Methodology Reports with guidelines for greenhouse gas inventories.
The SDG 14.3.1 Data Portal supports submitting, validating, storing, and sharing ocean acidification data for the SDG 14.3.1 indicator on average marine acidity (pH) at representative sampling stations.
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