About Us

The concerns of the Laboratory include:

• Researches in the marine sciences with emphasis on basic biology conservation, management and feasible aquaculture technology.
• Development of management and conservation models focusing on the shallow coastal ecosystems, such as coral reefs, seagrasses, mangrove and soft bottom communities.
• Providing laboratory facilities for biological courses of the University. Promotion of local and international exchanges of scientists and students in marine sciences.
• Assistance to public and private agencies in marine development activities such as coastal management training, resource and ecological assessment, marine parks, aquaculture and pollution studies.
• Providing linkages between the marine sciences and humanities.
• Serving as the environmental steward in Negros Island and Central Visayas Area.

The History of Silliman University Marine Laboratory

Silliman University Marine Laboratory (SUML) was established as the marine research facility of the University in 1974. Its basic concern is the coastal and marine environments and their resources and users. Researches in taxonomy, biology, conservation, management, and feasible mariculture are conducted.

SUML also offers training courses and extension (outreach activites) services. These activities are supported by grant money and donations. It has working relations with other units of the University (e.g., Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Social Work, College of Law and Community Development Programs) as well as other national and international institutions.