Sex: Male

Education:

  • Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, Netherlands, Doctor of Philosophy in Fisheries Ecology, 2016
  • University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany, Master of Science in International Studies in Aquatic Tropical Ecology, 2008
  • University of the Philippines, Philippines, Bachelor of Science in Biology, 2003

Field of Specialization:

Marine Ecology, Fisheries Ecology, Fisheries Management, Biodiversity

Researches:

Abreo, N.A.S., Macusi, E.D., & Jimenez, L.A., (2018) A survey of subtidal anthropogenic marine debris (AMD) in Mayo bay, Mati City, Davao Oriental, Philippines
Philippine Journal of Science Volume 147, No. 4

Macusi, E.D., Laya-og, M.E., & Abreo, N.A.S., (2019) Wild lobster (Panulirus ornatus) fry fishery in Balete bay, Davao Oriental: Catch trends and implications to fisheries management
Ocean & Coastal Management Volume 168

Vidal, K.C., Macusi, E.D., & Ponce, A.G., (2018) Inventory and Morphometrics of Anuran Species Found in Mt. Kilala of the Mt. Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary, Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental, Philippines
Philippine Journal of Science Volume 147, No. 4

Macusi, E.D., Abreo, N.A.S., & Babaran, R.P., (2017) Local ecological knowledge (LEK) on fish behavior around anchored FADs: the case of tuna purse seine and ringnet fishers from Southern Philippines
Frontiers in Marine Science Volume 4

Macusi, E.D., Katikiro, R.E., & Babaran, R.P., (2017) The influence of economic factors in the change of fishing strategies of anchored FAD fishers in the face of declining catch, General Santos City, Philippines
Marine Policy Volume 78

Macusi, E.R. D., (2017) Fish Aggregating Devices and the Role of Socio-economic Factors in Driving Spatial Effort Allocation of Fishers
Discussion Paper Series - Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) Volume 2016, No. 4

Abreo, N.A.S., Macusi, E.D., Blatchley, D.D., & Cuenca, G.C., (2016) Ingestion of Marine Plastic Debris by Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) in Davao Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines
Philippine Journal of Science Volume 145, No. 1

Abreo, N.A.S., Macusi, E.D., Blatchley, D.D., & Cuenca-Ocay, G.C., (2016) First Evidence of Plastic Ingestion by the Rare Deraniyagala’s Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon hotaula)
IAMURE International Journal of Ecology and Conservation Volume 19

Katikiro, R.E., Macusi, E.D., & Ashoka Deepananda, K.H.M., (2015) Challenges facing local communities in Tanzania in realising locally-managed marine areas
Marine Policy Volume 51

Macusi, E.D., Babaran, R.P., & van Zwieten, P.A.M., (2015) Strategies and tactics of tuna fishers in the payao (anchored FAD) fishery from General Santos City, Philippines
Marine Policy Volume 62

Katikiro, R., Ashoka Deepananda, K.H.M., & Macusi, E., (2015) Interplay between perceived changes in fishery and social structures in Tanzanian coastal fishing communities
Fisheries Research Volume 164

Abreo, N.A.S., Macusi, E.D., & Cuenca, G.C., (2015) Nutrient enrichment, sedimentation, heavy metals and plastic pollution in the marine environment and its implications on Philippine marine biodiversity: A Review
IAMURE International Journal of Ecology and Conservation Volume 15

Macusi, E.D., Abreo, N.A.S., Cuenca, G.C., Ranara, C.T.B., Cardona, L.T., Andam, M.B., Guanzon, G.C., Katikiro, R.E., & Ashoka Deepananda, K.H.M., (2015) The potential impacts of climate change on freshwater fish, fish culture and fishing communities
Journal of Nature Studies Volume 14, No. 2

Cuenca, G.C., Macusi, E.D., Abreo, N.A.S., Ranara, C.T., Andam, M.B., Cardona, L.C., & Conserva, G.G., (2015) Mangrove ecosystems and associated fauna with special reference to mangrove crabs in the Philippines: A Review
IAMURE International Journal of Ecology and Conservation Volume 15

Macusi, E.D., Babaran, R.P., & Ingles, J.T., (2015) Vertical Movements, Behavior and Habitat Utilization of Adult Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares) Tagged in West Philippine Sea, Mindoro Island, Philippines
IAMURE International Journal of Ecology and Conservation Volume 15

Macusi, E., & Babaran, R., (2014) The Spatial distribution of FADs and short and long term decision making of tuna fishers from General Santos City, Philippines
National Research Symposium, Quezon City, Philippines

Katikiro, R., Macusi, E., & Ashoka Deepananda, K.H.M., (2013) Changes in fisheries and social dynamics in Tanzanian coastal fishing communities
Western Indian Ocean Volume 12, No. 2

Macusi, E.D., & Ashoka Deepananda, K.H.M., (2013) Factors that structure algal communities in tropical rocky shores: what have we learned?
International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications Volume 3, No. 12

Ashoka Deepananda, K.H.M., & Macusi, E.D., (2013) Human Disturbance in a Tropical Rocky Shore Reduces Species Diversity
The Philippine Scientist Volume 50

Macusi, E.D., & Fisscher, G., (2013) Can Complaining Modify a Smoking Environment: A Study on the Effects of Complaining on Smoking Behavior in Different Bars Using Agent-Based Model Implementation
Social Science Diliman Volume 9, No. 2

Macusi, E., Nugroho Satrioajie, W., Bailey, M., Babaran, R., & van Zwieten, P.A.M., (2013) Characterising FAD based tuna fisheries within the Philippines and Indonesia
Proceedings of "Maritime Futures", the 7th MARE People and the Sea conference. - Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Centre for Maritime Research

Katikiro, R.E., Macusi, E., & Ashoka Deepananda, K.H.M., (2013) Interplay Between Changes in Fishery and Social Dynamic in Coastal Fishing Communities of Tanzania
Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science Volume 12, No. 2

Katikiro, R.E., & Macusi, E., (2012) Impacts of climate change on West African fisheries and its implications on food production
Journal of Environmental Science and Management Volume 15, No. 2

Ashoka Deepananda, K.H.M., & Macusi, E.D., (2012) Human Disturbance on Tropical Rockyshore Assemblages and the Role of Marine Protected Areas in Reducing Its Impact
Philippine Agricultural Scientist
Volume 95, No. 1

Macusi, E.D., (2012) Grazing Drives Spatial Variation in the Abundance and Distribution Patterns of Autotrophs in Tropical Rocky Shore
Philippine Journal of Science Volume 141, No. 2

Macusi, E.D., Katikiro, R.E., Ashoka Deepananda, K.H.M., Jimenez, L.A., Conte, A.R., & Fadli, N., (2011) Human induced degradation of coastal resources in Asia Pacific and implications on management and food security
Journal of Nature Studies Volume 9, No. 2

Macusi, E.D., (2010) Effect of different herbivore guilds on the abundance and distribution patterns of autotrophs on a semi-exposed tropical rocky shore, Hong Kong
The Philippine Scientist Volume 47

Ashoka Deepananda, K.H.M., & Macusi, E.D., (2012) The Changing Climate and Its Implications to Capture Fisheries: a Review
Journal of Nature Studies Volume 11, No. 1&2

Ashoka Deepananda, K.H.M., & Macusi, E.D., (2012) Human Disturbance on Tropical Rockyshore Assemblages and the
Role of Marine Protected Areas in Reducing its Impact
Phliippine Agricultural Scientist Volume 95, No. 1

Papers Presented:

  • The Spatial distribution of FADs and short and long term decision making of tuna fishers from General Santos City, Philippines, National Research Symposium, Quezon City, Philippines
  • (Poster) Fish aggregating devices as efficient fishing aid: Impact on catch trends, Wagenigen Institute of Animal Sciences
  • Socioeconomic and fishing operation characteristics of artisanal and commercial Fish Aggregating Devices (FAD) fishers from Southern Philippines, 2nd International Conference on Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Iloilo City, Philippines
  • The spatial distribution of fishing effort and short-term decision-making of tuna fish aggregating device (FAD) fishers from General Santos City, Philippines, 6th International Conference on Agribusiness Economic and Management, Davao City, Philippines
  • Impacts of hand-out offers on livelihoods of coastal fishing communities, Maritime Research (MARE) conference People and the Sea VII, Amsterdam, The Netherland
  • Tandilo fishing as a coping strategy for women in coastal fishing communities, Maritime Research (MARE) conference People and the Sea VII, Amsterdam, The Netherland