UPV Museum of Natural Sciences

Psssst. Sea Turtle Week is coming!

The UPV Museum of Natural Sciences joins the global celebration of the International Museum Day every May 18, highlighting the important role of museums play in education, research, cultural exchange, and biodiversity awareness.

The UPV MNS serves as a repository of aquatic and terrestrial flora and fauna. It features thousands of preserved fish species, shells, corals, seaweeds and other natural science collections used for instruction, research, and public education.

The celebration of International Museum Day is organized worldwide by the International Council of Museums (ICOM), which promotes the value of museums in fostering learning, cultural understanding, and scientific appreciation.

✨ The Voice of the Blue: An Aquatic Poetry Contest Winners ✨

After careful evaluation of the entries based on relevance, creativity, originality, presentation, quality, and audience engagement, we are pleased to announce the winners of our Poetry Contest:

🥇 : "The Lady Adrift the Tides" ni Taga-taramnan
🥈 : "Ang Hinanakit ni Asul" ni Diwata
🥉 : "Where Water Remembers Us" ni Em-Em

The UPV Museum of Natural Sciences is very grateful to all participants for sharing your talent, passion, and creativity through poetry. Your words not only inspired us but also helped raise awareness about the importance of sustainability and the protection of our waters. We are reminded that caring for our rivers, seas, and natural resources is a shared responsibility for the future of our community and environment. Every piece was inspiring and meaningful, making the competition truly memorable.

We also extend our gratitude to our esteemed judges and everyone who supported the event through likes and shares.

Again, congratulations to our winners and to all who participated! 🎉

🌍🌊 Finally! THE VOICE OF THE BLUE: An Aquatic Poetry Contest 🌊🌍
In celebration of Earth Month and Poetry Month, and as part of our ongoing commitment to environmental awareness and the protection of aquatic resources, we are proud to present the seven entries for “The Voice of the Blue: An Aquatic Poetry Contest.”
This competition seeks to inspire awareness and responsibility toward aquatic sustainability through poetry that highlights the significance of protecting our oceans, rivers, and other vital water ecosystems.
Poem----------------------------------90%
Social Media Engagement-----------10%
Total--------100%
🏅 Criteria for Judging
• Relevance to Theme – 40%
• Creativity & Artistic Presentation – 30%
• Language & Literary Quality – 20%
• Originality – 10%
To account for 10% of the total score, hearts and shares will each earn one point per activity ❤️ 🔁

Last April 22, 2026, the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, through the UPV Museum of Natural Sciences, celebrated Earth Day with a coastal clean-up initiative.

The activity was supported by volunteers from UPV Pahinungod/OC (UP/OC), staff from the Institute of Marine Fisheries and Oceanology, CFOS, UPV (IMFO), of Aquaculture(IA), and the National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (NIMBB), along with CFOS students and several residents of Miag-ao including two environmentally conscious kids. Through this collective effort to protect our resources, reduce waste and preserve the beauty of our nature, approximately 3,000 pieces of waste were collected. Most of these were packaging materials, including food wrappers (524), PET bottles (360), plastic fragments smaller than 2.5 cm (352), and plastic cups and plates (319), among others such as alcoholic beverage bottles.

Our coast is not only a vital ecosystem—it’s also a place where we can relax and unwind and a sunny afternoon picnic at the OWL area can be truly refreshing. Let’s make sure others can enjoy it just the same. Please take your trash with you and help keep the area clean, always—across all ecosystems.

Again, the UPV MNS extends its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who dedicated a little of their time and effort to turn awareness into action, Happy EARTH MONTH.


PS. One participant actually celebrated his birthday with a cause. Thank you.

We heard you! We’re extending the deadline to April 24, 2026—can’t wait to see and read your submissions!

Please submit here ----> https://forms.gle/wrYaJzP2q8gZY523A

Let's celebrate Earth Day on the 22nd of April, 2026!

Don't forget to bring own water bottles and gloves (optional).
See you tomorrow!

Wishing you a wonderful birthday Maám Sol! 🎂🥳

Today is a great opportunity to celebrate not just another year, but the incredible impact you’ve had throughout your journey—especially during your time as a Museum Coordinator. The care, thoughtfulness, and passion you brought created experiences that left a lasting significance to everyone who had the chance to learn from and work with you. Even though you’ve moved on from that chapter, the legacy of your contributions continues to be remembered and appreciated.

May the year ahead bring you continued growth, exciting new opportunities, and moments that bring you as much joy as you’ve given to others. You deserve every bit of happiness and success that comes your way.

Wishing you good health, meaningful moments, and plenty of reasons to celebrate—not just today, but all year long!

We love you! ❤️

-Your MNS Family

The "SIGAYS" of the Philippines!