Physical Oceanography Laboratory

Ms Amethyl Mardin Pernito will be defending her MS thesis proposal entitled "Improving Oil Spill Trajectory Forecasting in the Philippines: Evaluation of Ocean Model Configurations from the MT Princess Empress Spill" on Friday, 10 April 2026.

You may attend via Zoom. Shoot us a DM if you want to get the meeting link. For meeting security, please refrain from posting the meeting link on your social media accounts.

Best of luck, Amethyl!

Our new publication is out! You can now download the full article in the link below.

How does climate variability reshape where fish larvae travel in the ocean? In our latest study, we developed the first ENSO-resolved biophysical model of ichthyoplankton dispersal in the Sulu Sea, combining a validated hydrodynamic model with Lagrangian particle tracking to trace the journeys of round scad larvae.

Our results show how ENSO phases and monsoon-driven circulation can redirect larval pathways, alter retention zones, and reshape connectivity across the northern Sulu Sea—processes that ultimately influence recruitment and fisheries sustainability.

By linking climate variability, ocean circulation, and larval transport, this work provides a new scientific foundation for climate-responsive fisheries management in the Philippines.

This paper is based on the MSc thesis of our very own, Edcel R. Sudaria.

Excited to share this work with the community and contribute to a deeper understanding of climate-sensitive marine connectivity in our region.

Frontiers | A hydrodynamic and particle-tracking model reveals ENSO-driven dispersal patterns of round scad ichthyoplankton in the Sulu Sea, Philippines Ichthyoplankton dispersal influences recruitment and sustainability of economically important fish populations. Illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing ...

POLab congratulates our very own, Charina Lyn Amedo-Repollo, as one of the awardees of the One UP Professorial Chair and Faculty Grants (2025–2027).

The One UP awards recognize faculty members who have demonstrated strong performance in teaching, research or creative work, and public service, in keeping with the University of the Philippines’ mandate to provide advanced instruction, lead in knowledge generation, and contribute to national development. We acknowledge our faculty’s continued commitment to marine science, academic excellence, and service to the Filipino people. Padayon.

We wish Mr. Sudaria the best in his defense. 🌊

Mr. Edcel R. Sudaria will be defending his Master’s thesis entitled: “A Hydrodynamic and Particle-Tracking Model Reveals the Dispersal Patterns of Ichthyoplankton in the Sulu Sea, Philippines” on Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 1:00PM at MSI AVR.

Interested participants may attend via Zoom. Please send us a direct message to request the meeting link. For meeting security, we kindly ask that you do not post the link on social media or other public platforms.

Best of luck on your defense, Edcel! 💪

𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴! 🌊🧭

Passionate about marine science and ready to contribute to impactful research?

Join the POLAB/POOL as a University Research Assistant II and be part of cutting-edge work in understanding our marine environments. 🌐🐚🌬️

📩 Send your application to Dr. Charina Lyn Repollo at [email protected]

PAMS18 IN SNAPSHOTS! 📸🌊

Swipe through the moments and step into the vibrant energy of the 18th Philippine Association of Marine Science (PAMS) National Symposium through these snapshots — where our researchers took the spotlight in presenting groundbreaking studies and striking posters that explore currents, tides, ocean-atmosphere interactions, and more.

This isn’t just science! It’s passion, purpose, and the pursuit of knowledge that helps us better understand and protect our oceans. Whether it’s fieldwork, data crunching, or building models that predict ocean behavior, we do what we do best — observe, analyze, and make sense of the sea.

Sooooo if you’re curious about the ocean and passionate about science, this is your sign to join the Physical Oceanography Lab, where we turn sea data into real-world impact. 🌐🧪🌬️🌊

Ms Fiona Samantha M Ajoc will be defending her MS thesis entitled "Investigating the influence of tides on water column productivity in the Sulu ridge, Philippines" on Monday (21 July 2025).

You may attend via Zoom. Shoot us a DM if you want to get the meeting link. For meeting security, please refrain from posting the meeting link on your social media accounts.

You got this, Sam! 🥰

Kita kits sa UP Cebu! :)

𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙎 𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨!

We are proud to introduce the newest graduates from our team who have successfully completed their Master’s Degree in Marine Science!

𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙗𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙨𝙖 𝙞𝙣𝙮𝙤! 🌻
We, your POLab and POOL Family, are incredibly proud of you.
As you move forward, may you continue to make waves—in science, in service, and in life. Padayon! 🌊💙

Mr. Jay Estrella will be defending his MS thesis entitled "The use of Bayesian Belief Networks (BBNs) in predicting Alexandrium and Skeletonema blooms in Bolinao, Pangasinan, Philippines" on Friday (30 May 2025).

You may attend via Zoom. Shoot us a DM if you want to get the meeting link. For meeting security, please refrain from posting the meeting link on your social media accounts.

We're rooting for you, Jay!