DID YOU KNOW: National Scientist Edgardo Gomez
Today, Nov. 7, is the 78th birthday of National Scientist Edgardo Gomez. A founding director of the Marine Science Institute at the University of the Philippines, he led pioneering research work on invertebrate zoology, coral reef science and assessment, and invertebrate aquaculture. Gomez was named National Scientist in August 2014. —MARIELLE MEDINA, INQUIRER RESEARCH
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