Dr. Lemmuel V. Aragones is recognized for his significant contributions in marine zoology research, particularly on the biology, ecology and conservation of the dugong (sea cow) and the green turtle. He has generated empirical data on their role as grazers in the tropical ecosystem and introduced two new techniques in studying seagrass herbivore ecology; all which have led to a better understanding of their biology, behavior and role in the ecosystem.
Sex: Male
Education
- University of the Philippines at Los Baños, College, Laguna, Bachelor of Science in Zoology, 1986
- University of the Philipines, University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Master Science in Marine Biology, 1990
- James Cook University, Australia, Doctor Philosophy in Marine Biology/Ecology, 1998
Field of Specialization
Biology/Ecology and Conservation of Marine Mammals (and other large marine vertebrates), Coral Reef Ecology/Seagrass-Herbivore Ecology, Marine Biology and Integrated Coastal Resources Management, Conservation Biology (Ecological Sustainable Development), Experimental Designs and population Modelling, Vertebrate Biology/Ecology, Nutritional Ecology, Marine Biology
Researches
Aragones, L.V., (1994) New methods for studying seagrass ecology.
Abstracts of the Joint Scientific Conference of the AMSA, ACRS and ISRS. james Cook University, Townsville, Australia. July 8-11, 1994.
Aragones, L.V., (1992) Feeding ecology of dugongs at Calauit Island, Busuanga, Philippines.
Sirenews Volume 17
Aragones, L.V. Marsh, H., (2000) Impact of dugong grazing and turtle cropping on tropical seagrass communities.
Pacific Conservation Biology Volume 5
Foley, W.J. McIlwee, A. Lawler, W. Aragones, L.V. et al., (1998) Ecologicall applications of near infrared reflectance spectroscopy - a tool for rapid, cost effective prediction of the composition of plant and animal tissues and aspects of animal performance.
Oecologia Volume 116
Aragones, L.V. Jefferson, T. Marsh, H., (1997) Marine mammal survey techniques applicable in developing countries.
Asian Marine Biology Volume 14
Aragones, L.V., (1994) Observations on dugongs at Calauit Island, Busuanga, Palawan, Philippines
Wildlife Research Volume 21
Dolar, L.S. Leatherwood, S. Aragones, L.V., (1994) Directed fiisheries for cetaceans in the Philippines
Report of the International Whaling Commission Volume 44
Leatherwood, S.L. Dolar,L. Aragones, L.V., (1992) Marine mammal species confirmed from Philippine waters.
Silliman Journal Volume 36
Aragones, L.V., (1999) A review of the status of marine mammals within the Philippine waters.
Program, Abstracts and Directory of the 5th National Symposium in Marine Science, UP-MSI, Diliman, Quezon City,
Aragones, L.V., (1999) The role of the green turtle in the seagrass ecosystem.
Abstracts of the 2nd ASEAN Symposium and Workshop on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia,
Aragones, L.V., (1999) Green turtle and seagrass interactions.
Abstracts of the 19th Annual Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation. South Padre Island Texas, USA.
Aragones, L.V. et al., (1999) The temporal variation of cetaceans of the Southern Area of Ta?on Strait.
Proceedings of the Symposium on Marine Biodiversity in the Visayas and Mindanao. W. Campos (ed.) UP Visayas Publication
Aragones, L.V. Merto, R. Clarion, M., (1999) Occurence, spatial and temporal variation of cetaceans in the Southern Ta?on Strait area.
Abstracts of the 4th International Conference on the Marine Biology of the South China Sea. UP-MSI, Diliman, Quezon City,
Aragones, L.V., (1998) The role of the dugong in tropical seagrass ecosystem.
Abstracts of the First National Dugong Seminar-Workshop. Insular Hotel, Davao City,
Aragones, L.V., (1998) The fate of the charismatic dugong in the Philippines.
Abstracts of the First National Dugong Seminar-Workshop. Insular Hotel, Davao City,
Aragones, L.V., (1998) The Dugong.
Nature Philippines. Volume 1, No. (1):
Aragones, L.V., (1996) The NIRS breaks through sirenian foliage.
Sirenews Volume 21
Aragones, L.V,, () NIRS breaks through sirenian foliage.
Sirenews Volume 21
Aragones, L.V., (1994) Effects of grazing by dugongs and green turtles on seagrass beds: Experimental simulation.
Abstracts and Proceedings of James Cook University's Postgraduate Conference. James Cook University, Townsville, Australia.
Aragones, L.V., (1993) Observations on the fishery for dolphins as bait for nautilus off Brooke's Point, Palawan, Philippines.
Abstracts of the 6th International Theorological Congress, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia,
Aragones, L.V., (1992) An appeal for funding for dugong/ marine mammal aerial surveys in the Philippines
Sirenews Volume 18
Aragones, L.V., (1991) Dugongs, dolphins and whales in the Philippines.
Makilingia ( A newsletter of the UPLB Museum of Natural History Volume 5, No. (1-2):
Aragones, L.V., () The sustainable ecosystem of Calauit island, Busuanga
Proceedings of the First National Workshop of Environmental Management and Protection (ed. A. Alcala). A UNDP and PCMRD Publication
Aragones, L.V., (1991) Species composition of Philippine marine mammal fauna.
Abstracts of the 8th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals. Chicago,
Dolar, L. Leatherwood, S. Aragones , L.V. ,, (1991) Directed fishery on small cetaceans in Palawan, Central Visayas and Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
Abstracts of the 8th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals. Chicago,
Aragones, L.V., Laule G.E, (2008) Marine mammal stranding response manual-A guide for the rescue,rehabilitation,and release of stranded cetaceans and dugongs in the Philippines
A Wildlife in Need (WIN) and Ocean Adventure Publication. Subic Bay, Freeport
Aragones, L.V., Laule G.E, (2008) An Introduction to the Philippine marine mammal stranding network
A Wildlife in Need (WIN) and Ocean Adventure Publication. Subic Bay, Freeport
Aragones, L.V., Laule G.E, (2008) Overview of Philippine marine mammals
A Wildlife in Need (WIN) and Ocean Adventure Publication. Subic Bay, Freeport
Papers Presented
- 4th International Conference on the Marine Biology of the South China Sea, UP-MSI, Diliman, Quezon City
- 2nd ASEAN Symposium and Workshop on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, Promenade Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
- 19th Annual Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation , Convention Center, South Padre Island, Texas, USA
- 1995 International NIRS Conference, Royal Australian Chemical Institute, Near Infra-Red Spectroscopy Group, Castaways Resort, Mission Beach, Qld.
- James Cook University's Postgraduate Conference. James Cook University, Townsville, Australia. 10-1 1 September 1994. Paper presenter (Oral). Joint Scientific Conference of the .~'~ISA, ACRS and ISRS. James Cook University, bb
- Joint Scientific Conference of the .~'~ISA, ACRS and ISRS. James Cook University, Townsville, Australia. 8- 1I July 1994. Paper presenter (Oral)., b
- The 6th International Theriological Congress. University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. 4-10 July 1993. Paper presenter (Poster)., bb
- Luzon Regional Consultation for the National Biodiversity Conservation Priority-Setting Workshop (NBCPSW). Punta Baluarte, Calatagan, Batangas. September 27-29, 2000., m
- 5`h National Symposium in Marine Science. UP-NtSI, Diliman, Quezon City. October 17-19, 1999, mm
- First National Dugon~J Seminar-Workshop. Held at the Insular Century Hotel, Davao City. 6-8 November 1998., b
- Understandim-, the South China Sea: A kev to confidence building in the Kalvaan Islands. .A seminar workshop on the marine scientific studies in the South China Sea in the Kalayaan Islands and the Philippine coastal shelf waters. 20 - ? 1 August 1998. Auditorium. Marine Science Institute. LZ' Diliman. Quezon City_ ., nn
- Workshop on Marine Protected Areas of the Philippines. LT'-Marine Science Institute. Marine Science Institute Auditorium. University of the Philippines. 14-15 December 1997, bb
- 1997 Inter-A~zencv Workshop on the Marine Scientific Researches in the Kalayaan Islands Group, Philippines. Marine Sc, n
- National Workshop on Agenda Setting for Biodiversity Research in the Philippines. A SEARCA and RAWOO initiative. SEARCH. Colleae, Lacuna. 24 July 1997., n
- Workshop on the "Conservation of marine mammals in the Philippines". Conducted at the Ninoy Aquino Wildlife Park Office. 12 Feb 1997. Sponsored by the KabanQ Kalikasan ng Pilipinas. , n
- The First National Workshop on Environmental Management and Protection. 1990. UP-MSI Marine Station, Bolinao, PanSzasinan., n
Awards
- Bienvenido Gonzales Professorial Chair, University of the Philippines Los Baños, 2000
- IBS-University of the Philippines Los Baños Publication Award, Commission on Higher Education, 1998
- Best Conference Presentation, Royal Australian Chemical Institute, 1995
- Best Postgraduate Presenter, James Cook University, 1994
- Australian Aid Scholarship Award (PhD), Australian International Development Assistance Bureau, 1992
- Bienvenido Gonzales Professorial Chair, University of the Philippines Los Baños, 2000
- IBS-University of the Philippines Los Baños Publication Award, Commission on Higher Education, 1998
- Best Conference Presentation, Royal Australian Chemical Institute, 1995
- Bes Postgraduate Presenter, James Cook University, 1994
- Australian Aid Scholarship Award (PhD), Australian International Development Assistance Bureau, 1992
- Outstanding Young Scientist Award (Marine Biology), National Academy Science and Technology-Department Of Science and Technology, 2001
- Natural Sciences Research Institute Grant Awardee,For the Study of Photo-identification of selected small cetaceans in Southern Ta�, Natural Sciences Research Institute, 2010
- Outright Grant Awardee, For the Study Development of the Philippine marine mammal stranding database, Outright, 2009
- University of the Philippines Research Grant Awardee(Creative and Research Scholarship Program, University of the Philippines Research, 2009