Zostera marina seagrasses in Akkeshi, Hokkaido during their luxuriant season
I am Matthew Vincent Tabilog, a Master of Environmental Science in Biosphere Science student at Akkeshi Marine Station, Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere of Hokkaido University in Japan.
My current research revolves around the seasonal dynamics of Zosteraceae seagrasses in Eastern Hokkaido.
Proud to announce as well that I am a Filipino recipient of the pretigious MEXT Scholarship of the Japanese Government. I hope to contribute to marine botanical studies in the Philippines in the future.
Beyond my research, I am a science communicator and active environment advocate. I founded Mangrove Matters PH, where I currently serve as the Advisor to mainstream youth-led mangrove advocacy and conservation in my country. Further, I serve as the Chair of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership Youth Task Force and the Knowledge and Capacity Building Lead of Youth Engaged in Wetlands.
WORLD CHANGERS: MANGROVE MATTERS
Beyond seagrasses, I also study mangrove forests!
Way back in 2021, G-Diaries of ABS-CBN Foundation interviewed me about the importance of mangrove forests and why they need to be protected. In the video, I also showcased the initiatives of the youth organization I founded, Mangrove Matters PH, in mainstreaming mangrove advocacy and conservation in the Philippines!