Dr. Aileen P. Maypa named 2025 Pew Marine Fellow
The Pew Charitable Trusts has announced its 2025 cohort of Marine Fellows, recognizing outstanding individuals dedicated to addressing pressing challenges in ocean protection. The list of fellows was released on March 26, 2025, on Pew’s official website.
Dr. Aileen P. Maypa, a faculty member at the Silliman University (SU) Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences (IEMS), is among this year’s distinguished fellows.
The Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation supports mid-career scientists and experts through a rigorous nomination and review process conducted by an international committee of marine science experts. Each selected fellow receives $150,000 over three years to develop innovative solutions to marine conservation issues. Since the program’s inception, Pew has recognized more than 200 marine fellows from over 42 countries.
Maypa’s research will focus on developing science-based and community-friendly protocols to accelerate coral reef recovery in the Philippines. She plans to collaborate with scientists, conservation practitioners, and national government agencies to establish the country’s first nationwide coral restoration-focused network. Additionally, she will work closely with local communities to create accessible toolkits documenting best practices for reef restoration.
Through her work, Maypa aims to bridge scientific knowledge and community action, ensuring effective and sustainable coral restoration efforts in the Philippines.
