Paul Vincent Petalcorin

Paul Vincent Cerna Petalcorin is a marine science professional from the Philippines with over 15 years of experience in aquaculture and marine environmental monitoring. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology majoring in Ecology from Visayas State University. Throughout his career, Paul has developed strong expertise in aquaculture production systems, ecological monitoring, and the analysis of biological and physico-chemical parameters, combining scientific research with practical field experience to support sustainable marine resource management. 

He previously served as a Biologist and Monitoring Officer in Southern Palawan, where he managed pearl oyster production from hatchery to grow-out, supervised large-scale aquaculture operations, and supported coral propagation and sea cucumber culture. With more than a decade of hands-on industry experience, Paul continues to strengthen his professional skills through training and capacity-building programs focused on aquaculture development and environmental monitoring for sustainable coastal resource management.