DOST - SEI Science Camp

Sa Karagatang Masigla, Kaya Natin 🌊🌍

As we commence the celebration of the Month of the Ocean, may this serve as a reminder that our actions directly shape the health of our seas and the resilience of our coastal communities.

Let us continue to raise awareness, take part in on-the-ground efforts, and protect our coastal and marine ecosystems—to help build a stronger, more resilient nation anchored on a thriving ocean.

Hand-in-hand, we can create a difference!🤝

PHILIPPINES, ALWAYS WEATHER-READY!

In celebration of World Meteorological Day, we recognize the vital role of weather and climate science in keeping communities safe and prepared.

The Department of Science and Technology- Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA)continues to enhance its technologies for better weather monitoring and disaster response.

Through innovations like the AI-4RP Project for high-resolution forecasting, enhanced climate monitoring systems (AWS, Doppler radars, satellite data), the Impact-Based Forecasting and Early Warning System (IBFPh), and recent tools such as CliMap 2.0, PANaHON, iHeatMAP, and ten-day flood and weather forecasting systems, DOST-PAGASA equips Filipinos with accurate, localized, and timely information in times of calamity.

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𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭-𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩, 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞: 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞.

You learned how climate change is transforming our oceans from coral bleaching and rising sea temperatures to stronger, more destructive storms. To respond, we need science that’s smart, accessible, and ready to make a difference.

One such innovation is ARAICoBeH, or A Rapid Assessment Instrument for Coastal Benthic Habitats. Designed to strengthen reef monitoring in the face of climate change, this system allows scientists to gather data, study coral health, and detect the impacts of warming seas, bleaching events, and other climate-related threats — all without the need for scuba diving.

This tool was developed by our very own Camp Director, Dr. Aletta Yñiguez, and Kuya Patrick Cadeliña — the same people who guided you through marine science during the camp.

Their enhanced ARAICoBeH system was recently recognized with the 2025 NAST Outstanding Scientific Paper Award.

Learn more about their paper here:
https://link.springer.com/epdf/10.1007/s10661-019-7808-2?author_access_token=GOLlzpK59QiNs0ouPAWfC_e4RwlQNchNByi7wbcMAY4aPyqpvKnKlJIbDDg3Ms44nT0T6ZpsifDkfdIdhSvoux-34RjQBqRzMcyf6fOMMOS1vAYxNLqNccqVbcuqzt1UeOiEoSLigIO3WnvtZ_sicQ%3D%3D

Congratulations to our Camp Director, Dr. Aletta T. Yñiguez, and marine science facilitators Kuya Patrick “Kuya Terk” Cadeliña and Kuya Dale Patrick Atup for their outstanding contributions to marine science through their research papers, which recently won the 2025 Outstanding Scientific Paper Award from the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST).

Kuya Terk and Dr. Alette's paper, “Measuring up to the Challenge: Enhancing the Capacity of the ARAICoBeH System by Enabling Coral Colony Size Measurement,” highlights a low-cost but powerful tool that allows scientists to measure coral colonies more accurately, helping improve how we monitor and protect reef ecosystems, especially under the pressures of climate change.

Meanwhile, Kuya Dale is joined by Dr. Alette for the paper “Marine Heatwaves and Their Impacts: Research Perspectives in the Philippines,” a timely study on one of the most pressing climate threats to our oceans.

At the Climate Science Youth Camp, they are known as cool and inspiring facilitators but beyond the camp, they are dedicated scientists working for the people and our oceans.

Padayon, Doc Alette, Kuya Terk, and Kuya Dale. May you continue to inspire the next generation of climate leaders! 🌱