Edgardo Gomez

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Edgardo Gomez
St. Mary's University of Minnesota
University of California, San Diego
OccupationBiologist
SpousePhoebe Abaya
AwardsNational Scientist of the Philippines

Edgardo Dizon Gomez, ONS (November 7, 1938 – December 1, 2019)[1] was a Filipino biologist who was conferred the rank of National Scientist of the Philippines in 2014.[2][3] He was a professor emeritus for marine biology at the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute.

Education and career

Gomez obtained his bachelor's degree in education, major in English and Social Science (

St. Mary's University of Minnesota and Ph.D. degree in Marine Biology from University of California, San Diego.[4] He was the founding director of the Marine Science Institute at the University of the Philippines Diliman
upon his return in 1973 after his doctorate studies.

Contributions

Gomez saw the need to protect the Philippine archipelago's vast marine resources in particular that of

Bolinao and other protective areas for coastal communities of the Philippines.[2][6]

Additionally, he took part in creating the baseline map of the Philippines, and provided information to the Philippine government during talks over the territorial disputes in the Spratly Islands.[2] In 2007, he pioneered the study on ocean acidification caused by increased levels of absorbed carbon dioxide in the ocean.[5]

Gomez was conferred the rank of

Malacañan Palace where Gomez was awarded for his research and conservation efforts in invertebrate biology and ecology on 12 August 2014.[2]

Awards and recognition

Personal life

Gomez was married to career ambassador Phoebe Abaya. They have a son, Jose Edgardo Jr.

References

  1. ^ "National Scientist Edgardo Gomez, coral reef conservation champion, dies". Rappler. December 3, 2019. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d e Sabillo, Kristine Angeli (August 12, 2014). "Who are the 4 new National Scientists of PH". Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  3. ^ "National Scientist Dr. Edgardo D. Gomez". UP Marine Science Institute. August 14, 2014. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  4. ^ "Gomez, Edgardo D." National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines. Archived from the original on August 27, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  5. ^ a b Pazzibugan, Dona (September 14, 2014). "Sea lover with positive attitude sees hope for reefs, marine life". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 20, 2014.
  6. ^ a b Plata, Karen. "Great Leaders in Our Midst". Retrieved August 25, 2014.

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