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To generate new knowledge and develop technologies for the sustainable production, management, and utilization of fisheries, agriculture and other available resources |
- Taklong Island Nat'l Marine Res.
- Brackishwater Aquaculture Center
- Freshwater Aquaculture Station
- Batan Mariculture Station
- Center for West Visayan Studies
- Central Visayas Studies Center
- Leyte-Samar Heritage Center
Taklong Island National Marine Reserve
Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences
The marine reserve is composed of Taklong and Tandog group of islands and surrounding islets covering an area of about 1,143.43 hectares. It was declared by Presidential Proclaimation 525 signed by Pres. Corazon Aquio on February 8, 1990. The area was set aside for the benefit and enjoyment of the Filipino people and the primary purpose of its establishment is to protect and preserve the geological, scenic, scientic and education features of the areas including the marine resources therein.The TINMAR, where the U.P.V. Marine Biological Station is also located, was proclaimed to protect and preserve the aquatic environment. The establishment of a marine biological station in the Marine Reserve was for the purpose to support the academic, research and training capabilities of the constituents of U.P.V. as well as to other institutions who further aim for knowledge. It is also envisioned to cradle the marine science research in the Western Visayas.Brackishwater Aquaculture Center
Institute of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
The BAC is recognized as the National Center for Brackishwater Aquaculture. It also compliments the academic needs of the institute’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Its laboratories and pond facilities serve as training grounds for students and researchers both inside and out. There are more than 12 hectares of experimental pond as well as aquaria for use in the conduct of theses and dissertation of students. The Center also provides soil and water analyses for the private sector.
Freshwater Aquaculture Station
Institute of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
The FAS was established as a support facility of the research and academic functions of the Institute of Aquaculture. It envisions to be the center of excellence in academic and research activities in freshwater fisheries in the Visayas. For the last decade it concentrated in integrated income-generating projects which contributed though minimal to the income of the college. In addition, graduate and undergraduate students have been utilizing its facilities for some class activities especially special problems and practical works in growing fish.
Batan Mariculture Station
Institute of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
This is a mariculture research station located in land grant of 106.4 hectares in Batan, Aklan. The BMS has served as a venue for students’ training activities, R&D activities and various coastal resource management project in collaboration with LGU and other departments of the University.
Center for West Visayan Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
The Center for West Visayan Studies (CWVS) was established as a research and extension arm of the College of Arts and Sciences. It also serves a repository of historico-cultural materials. Aware of its role as a lead institution in disseminating historico-cultural information in the region, it acts as a catalyst as well as a forum for clarifying issues and concerns within the region. These regional efforts are aimed towards strengthening the Filipino national identity and eventually link with the network of Asian countries for regional and global cooperation.
Central Visayas Studies Center
UPV Cebu College
The Central Visayas Studies Center (CVSC) was instituted as part of the systemwide network of regional studies program of the University of the Philippines. It envisions to be the main resource center where the multi-disciplinary expertise of UPV Cebu College faculty is tapped to provide a more holistic approach to understanding problems and issues affecting the province and the region. Specifically, it aims to conducts researches on the following areas of concern: planning and urban concerns, trade and industry, environmental/coastal resource management, food security, skills and education, arts (including performing gender - [including development studies on children]), politics and governance, regional history, regional and external linkages, security/peace and order. It also involves in the collection, exhibition and preservation of Central Visayas art forms and cultural works.
Leyte-Samar Heritage Center
UPV Tacloban College
The Leyte-Samar Heritage Center is envisioned to serve as a center for studies of the various aspects of Leyte-Samar culture and environment for the purpose of development. Its major thrust is to study life in Leyte and Samar in order to help in the empowerment of the poor and the general amelioration of the economy. Specifically, it aims to conduct researches on the physical environment (land and sea), and the culture (material and non-material) of the region. This would include the socio-economic and political life of the people in the area. Likewise, it is also involve in the collection, exhibition and preservation of Leyte-Samar art forms and cultural works.