Story and Photos By Georgene Quilaton-Tambiga
Roderico V. Bolo, of Colegio de Sto. Tomas-Recoletos Batch 1988, is now a marine biologist whose extensive work on coastal resource management and marine conservation has earned him accolades both local and international.
Bolo was the guest speaker for CST-R’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Updates and Learning Insights series.
In terse yet expert language, he told senior high school Thomasians that they should consider becoming a marine biologist because of “the dwindling interest in marine resource conservation and [because of] the effects of the changing climate” on marine life and fisheries industry.
Bolo pointed out that if students consider studying marine biology they could become part of the solution to the growing climate crisis.
He also showed his fellow Thomasians the video presentations that explain why locals should invest in managing marine and fisheries resources.
Despite admitting that marine biology as a career path is not at all popular compared to the medical courses (i.e. nursing, physical therapy, etc.), he convinced Thomasians that being a marine biologist is one big adventure that requires a relentless passion for the ocean and the marine life, and an endless curiosity to discover solutions through science.
Bolo also shared the details of his career that spanned three decades and that made him a pioneer technical point person in the consevation efforts of the provincial government for the seas and marine resources of Southern Negros.
In closing, Bolo’s high school classmate, Rev. Fr. Joel Alve, OAR, now CST-R director and principal, handed the former a certificate and token. To them the session was a sharing that’s just like the old times.
ocals should invest in managing marine and fisheries resources.
Bolo also shared the details of his career that spanned three decades and that made him a pioneer technical point person in the consevation efforts of the provincial government for the seas and marine resources of Southern Negros.
In closing, Bolo’s high school classmate, Rev. Fr. Joel Alve, OAR, now CST-R director and principal, handed the former a certificate and token. To them the session was a sharing that’s just like the old times.
