True to its aim in strengthening academic linkages and enhancing student exposure, the university’s Marine Biology Department brought two Taiwanese marine scientists from the National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU) to the university to share expertise on fish diversity on February 26.
Dr. Wen-Chien Huang, an expert on fish diversity, and Dr. Wen-Chun Ma, a specialist in deep-sea fish diversity, shared the current research trends, species diversity, and marine conservation initiatives at regional and international scales with the first batch of BSMB Golden Paddlers. A Collaborative Research Agreement (CRA) was also inaugurated to further strengthen academic ties with NSYSU for the field of marine biology.
The entire activity was dedicated to exposing its first batch of students to internationally informed instruction and to gaining valuable scientific insights vital for future studies in the field.
About BS Marine Biology
BS Marine Biology is one of the newest programs at the university, officially offered in the first semester of the School Year 2025-2026. It aims to produce highly skilled marine biologists equipped to address the challenges of marine biodiversity conservation, coastal sustainability, and climate resilience.
The program received a Certificate of Program Compliance from CHED on February 28, 2025, and was approved by the CSU Board of Regents on March 12, 2025. BSMB aligns with the Caraga Regional Development Plan 2023-2028, industrializing the fishery sector, accelerating climate action, and strengthening disaster resilience. It will contribute to building a blue economy supporting local industries and communities.
