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Angel Chua Alcala ONS (March 1, 1929 – February 1, 2023) was a Filipino biologist who was named a National Scientist of the Philippines in 2014. Alcala is known for his fieldwork to build sanctuaries and to promote biodiversity in the aquatic ecosystems of the Philippines.
Mar 27, 2019 · •Born on March 1, 1929, Dr. Angel C. Alcala has worked tirelessly on studying marine species and promoting reef conservation. •He identified 50 new species of reptiles and amphibians over the course of his decades-long career as an accomplished biologist.
Dr. Angel Alcala was recognized for his contributions in building sanctuaries and promoting biodiversity in the aquatic ecosystems in the Philippines. His biological contributions to the environment, his passion for marine life especially those in the tropical waters of his country’s ecosystems have made him a renowned hero for natural ...
Explore the life and contributions of Angel Alcala to science. Investigate Alcala's early life, his achievements as the first Filipino scientist to study native species in the Philippines,...
A scientist from the Philippines, Angel Alcala found a passion and love for marine life especially those in the tropical waters of his country. With more than thirty years of experience as a marine biologist, he contributed to his country’s marine development and ecology concerns.
Apr 24, 2017 · Angel Alcala is considered a world class authority in ecology and biogeography of amphibians and reptiles, and is behind the invention of artifical coral reefs to be used for fisheries in Southeast Asia.
Feb 3, 2023 · National Scientist, Dr. Angel C. Alcala is a marine biologist, herpetologist, research advocate, civil servant, and an acclaimed scientist had passed on last February 01, 2023, at the age of 93.
