TCTO’s 3rd Emerald Lecture Series: Insights on Marine Ecosystems and Sustainable Fishing Practices The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension (OVCRE) hosted its 3rd Emerald Lecture Series on “Sustaining Marine Ecosystem and Livelihood: Exploring Gender Roles, Genetic Diversity, and Fishing Practices in the Sulu Archipelago” in collaboration with the Institute of Oceanography and Environmental Science, the Institute of Continuing Education and Extension Services (ICEES), and the Research and Extension Office. The event took place on September 23 at Henry V. Kong Gymnasium. Three resource speakers shared valuable insights on various topics: - “Inventory of Fishing Gears Used by Small-Scale Fishers for Shark Fishing in Tawi-Tawi” by Ms. Faiza J. Attip, Ms. Ruqaiya A. Juahari, and Ms. Merfat A. Sali. - “Participation of Men and Women in Sardine Fishery in the Sulu Archipelago, Southern Mindanao” presented by Assoc. Prof. Nur-Aisa Abdulhamid. - “Genetic Diversity of the Oceanic Manta Rays in the Bohol Sea” discussed by Ms. Ahalnida M. Tambihasan. The lectures emphasized the importance of sustaining marine life and the appropriate use of fishing gear in different seasons. This helped attendees understand the significance of preserving marine creatures for our ecosystem and implementing sustainable fishing practices. Contributor: Fitranada O. Ulama (BAELS, OJT) #iLoveMSUTCTO #SmartGreenResilient #CreatingOpportunities #TransformingLives