Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Venus E. Leopardas
Marine Benthic Ecology, Marine InvertebratesMindanao State University at Naawan
Associate Editors

Dr. Wilfredo H. Uy
Aquatic Biodiversity, Coastal EcosystemsMindanao State University at Naawan


Dr. Asuncion B. De Guzman
Marine Resources ManagementGaia Resource and Environment (GReEn)
Consultancy Services

Dr. Dan M. Arriesgado
Fisheries, Genetics, AquacultureMindanao State University at Naawan

Dr. Sonnie A. Vedra
Social Sciences, Sustainable DevelopmentMindanao State University at Naawan


Dr. Fernand F. Fagutao
Fish Health, Genetics, Molecular Biology, BiotechnologyMindanao State University at Naawan

Dr. Renato D. Boniao
Soil Sciences, Agriculture Sciences, ForestryMSU-Naawan Foundation for Science and Technology Development, Inc.
Dr. Benjoe Rey B. Visayas
Computational Chemistry, Material Computation, Machine Learning, and Data ScienceMindanao State University at Naawan

Dr. Janneli Lea A. Soria
Coastal Hazards, Geomorphology, SedimentologyMindanao State University at Naawan

Dr. Nimfa L. Bracamonte
Social SciencesMindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology

Dr. Lowella S. Onggo
Molecular Biology and Virology, Immunology, BiotechnologyUniversity of the Philippines Mindanao

Dr. Aiyen B. Tjoa
Soil Sciences, Agriculture SciencesTadulako University, Indonesia


Dr. Mohammad Basyuni
Molecular Biotechnology, Lipid Biochemistry, Ecology and RestorationUniversitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia

Dr. Andrey Zaitzev
Soil Ecology, Soil BiodiversityJustus-Liebig University, Germany and A.N. Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia

Dr. Francisco P. Dumanig
Discourse Analysis, Sociolinguistics, Applied Linguistics, Asian Englishes, Second and Foreign Language TeachingUniversity of Hawaii at Hilo

Dr. Norman Q. Arancon
Vermicomposts, Sustainable Agriculture, Soil EcologyUniversity of Hawaii at Hilo
Editorial Staff

Dr. Helen J. Vicente
Professor Emeritus / CopyeditorMindanao State University at Naawan
Dr. Lilibeth P. Coronel
Production StaffMindanao State University at Naawan

Michael H. Flores
Graphic and Layout ArtistMindanao State University at Naawan

Trojan Dei C. Asok
Production StaffMindanao State University at Naawan
Advisory Board

Dr. Rey Y. Capangpangan
Chemistry, NanotechnologyVice Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Global Engagement
Mindanao State University at Naawan

Dr. Elnor C. Roa
Applied ChemistryUniversity Chancellor
Mindanao State University at Naawan

Dr. Ruby C. Gonzales
Social Sciences, Genetics, FisheriesDirector for Technical and Support Services Center
Mindanao State University at Naawan

Dr. Anabelle Dece A. Espadero
Fish Ecology and Biology, Fish Taxonomy, Seagrass EcologyDirector for Research and Innovation Institute
Mindanao State University at Naawan

Dr. Aida D. Perpetua
Resource ManagementDirector for Develops, Adapts, Responds, Encourages, and Sustains (DARES) Center
Mindanao State University at Naawan