Republic of the Philippines

MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY

Fatima, General Santos City
College of Fisheries
Department of Marine Biology

August 25, 2023

Request for Permit to Conduct Data Gathering on Seabirds

PROF. ARIEL T. ORTIZ, MSc

Dean
College of Fisheries

Dear Sir,

Greetings of gratitude!

I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. We, the undersigned students of the
4th year Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology program at Mindanao State University - General
Santos, will conduct a research study in the adjacent waters of Sarangani Bay Protected
Seascape, as part of our major subject, Undergraduate Thesis (MRB199).

Our study aims to contribute to the understanding of the marine ecosystem within the Sarangani
Bay Protected Seascape. Specifically, we are planning to investigate the spatial distribution,
diversity, and diurnal behavior of seabirds during the monsoon seasons in this ecologically
important region. The study area will only cover adjacent waters of Sarangani Bay Protected
Seascape specifically the municipal coastal waters of Glan, Maasim and Kiamba in the
Sarangani Province.

In line with this, we would like to ask your good office for permission to conduct the
aforementioned study in the municipal waters of Glan, Maasim and Kiamba which will take
place This August 26, 2023 to August 29, 2023 with the following research titles and the
respective researchers are as follows:

1. "Spatial Distribution and Diversity of Seabirds during Southwest Monsoon in the

Adjacent Waters of Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape, Southern Mindanao,
Philippines" by Castoreno T. Asunto
2. "The Diurnal Behavior of Seabirds during Southwest Monsoon in the Adjacent
Waters of Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape, Southern Mindanao, Philippines" by
Keinth Jann Ballon
3. "Spatial Distribution and Diversity of Seabirds during Northeast Monsoon in the
Adjacent Waters of Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape, Southern Mindanao,
Philippines" by Clarence Jade B. Muegue
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MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY
Fatima, General Santos City
College of Fisheries
Department of Marine Biology

4. "The
Diurnal Behavior of Seabirds during Northeast Monsoon in the Adjacent Waters of
Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape, Southern Mindanao, Philippines" by Joseph
Jake T. Tajala

Objectives:
 Identify and document different seabird species present in the study area generated by
Distance software.
 Determine the distribution and abundance of various seabird species.
 Determine the behaviors of various seabird species.

Below is the equipment that the researcher will bring on the assessment:
 GPS
 Data Sheets
 Slates (2 pcs.)
 Field Guides
 Binoculars (2 pcs.)
 DSLR Camera (2 pcs.)
 Pencils/Ballpens
 Radio (walkie talkie)
 Life Jackets

Respectfully yours,

CASTORENO T. ASUNTO
Student Researcher
castoreno.asunto@msugensan.edu.ph, 0912-264-5413

CLARENCE JADE B. MUEGUE

Student Researcher
clarencejade.muegue@msugensan.edu.ph, 0977-678-5526

JOSEPH JAKE T. TAJALA

Student Researcher
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MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY
Fatima, General Santos City
College of Fisheries
Department of Marine Biology

josephjake.tajala@msugensan.edu.ph, 0928-838-2179

KEINTH JANN BALLON

Student Researcher
keinthjann.ballon@msugensan.edu.ph, 0969-268-0525

Noted by:

PROF. JULIUS MINGOC,MSc

Thesis adviser
Faculty, Department of Marine Biology
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MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY
Fatima, General Santos City
College of Fisheries
Department of Marine Biology

August 23, 2023

Request for Permit to Conduct Data Gathering on Cetaceans

PROF. ARIEL T. ORTIZ, MSc

Dean
College of Fisheries

Dear Sir,

Greetings of gratitude!

I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. We, the undersigned students of the
4th year Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology program at Mindanao State University - General
Santos, will conduct a research study in the adjacent waters of Sarangani Bay Protected
Seascape, as part of our major subject, Undergraduate Thesis (MRB199).

Our study aims to contribute to the understanding of the marine ecosystem within the Sarangani
Bay Protected Seascape. Specifically, we are planning to investigate the spatial distribution,
diversity, and diurnal behavior of cetaceans during the monsoon seasons in this ecologically
important region. The study area will only cover adjacent waters of Sarangani Bay Protected
Seascape specifically the municipal coastal waters of Glan, Maasim and Kiamba in the
Sarangani Province.

In line with this, we would like to ask your good office for permission to conduct the
aforementioned study in the municipal waters of Glan, Maasim and Kiamba which will take
place This August 26, 2023 to August 29, 2023 with the following research titles and the
respective researchers are as follows:

1. “Distribution, Diversity and Relative Abundance of Cetaceans During the

Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) in the Adjacent Waters of Sarangani Bay, Southern
Mindanao, Philippines” by Rexter Marc Calanao
2. “Diurnal Behavior of Cetaceans during Southwest Monsoon in the Adjacent
Waters of Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape, Southern Mindanao, Philippines” by
Belle Alixis Grace G. Dela Cruz
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MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY
Fatima, General Santos City
College of Fisheries
Department of Marine Biology

3. “Distrib
ution, Diversity and Relative Abundance of Cetaceans During the Northeast
Monsoon (Amihan) in the Adjacent Waters of Sarangani Bay, Southern Mindanao,
Philippines” by Lady Ann Apple Colipano
4. “Diurnal Behavior of Cetaceans during Northeast Monsoon in the Adjacent Waters
of Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape, Southern Mindanao, Philippines” by
Harrison S. Rodrigo

Objectives:
 Identify and document different cetacean species present in the study area generated by
Distance software.
 Determine the distribution and abundance of various cetacean species.
 Determine the behaviors of various cetacean species.

Below is the equipment that the researcher will bring on the assessment:
 GPS
 Data Sheets
 Slates (2 pcs.)
 Field Guides
 Binoculars (2 pcs.)
 DSLR Camera (2 pcs.)
 Pencils/Ballpens
 Radio (Walkie Talkie)
 Water Tester
 Life jackets

Respectfully yours,

BELLE ALEXIS GRACE G. DELA CRUZ

Student Researcher
bellealexisgrace.delacruz@msugensan.edu.ph, 0935-715-9698

HARRISON S. RODRIGO
Student Researcher
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MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY
Fatima, General Santos City
College of Fisheries
Department of Marine Biology

harrison.rodrigo@msugensan.edu.ph, 0976-180-0542

LADY ANN APPLE COLIPANO

Student Researcher
applecolipano16@gmail.com, 0936-389-1705

REXTER MARC CALANAO

Student Researcher
rensazamuri@gmail.com, 0976-336-4118

Noted by:

PROF. JULIUS MINGOC,MSc

Thesis adviser
Faculty, Department of Marine Biology