Br. Alfred Shields FSC Marine Biological Station

These include SCUBA diving gear, tanks, and compressors as well as snorkels and masks; A small outrigger boat, a dry laboratory, reference collections of common marine organisms, computers and various communications and video equipment.

A resident scientist (a faculty member of the Biology Department of the university) may be available to supervise and assist in the day-to-day activities of the station.

Recent research and outreach activities conducted by the MBS include: a marine resource assessment of Cauayan, Negros Occidental, evaluation of coral reef conservation at Maricaban Strait, and various undergraduate and graduate theses on coral recruitment, competition and bleaching.

With the help of some NGO's and some concerned citizens, local children are trained to be part of Turtle Patrols.

The university is in the process of getting a permit from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to make the Marine Station a Turtle Rescue Center.