last updated: 7 December 2001

Ontoy, Dexter S.

Dexter S. Ontoy is currently a university researcher of the Cebu Normal University with specialization in environmental studies, focusing on coastal resource management. He is also engaged in biological studies and water quality monitoring.

He earned his BS Biology from the University of the Philippines in the Visayas in 1995. He finished his course works for MS Environmental Studies at University of the Philippines Los Baños and is currently a candidate for the same degree at U.P. in the Visayas.

Research

Impacts of the establishment of a marine reserve in Apo island on local reef diversity and socioeconomic conditions of the community

Apo island marine reserve is the longest existing and successfully managed reserve in the Philippines. Studies have shown that the marine reserve significantly increased fish catches. In addition, establishment of the marine reserve attracted visitors both from within the country and outside. Given its long existing, this study aims to determine the effect on both the ref fish diversity and the socioeconomic conditions of the local people, and how this reserve has been managed.