Dr. Maria Santos Cruz II
Dr. Maria Santos Cruz II
Marine BiologistOrganization:University of the Philippines
Country of Base:Philippines
Years of Experience:23 years
Experience in SEA Countries
IndonesiaMalaysiaCambodiaThailand
Experience in SEA LMEs
Indonesian SeaSouth China Sea
Primary Expertise
• Coral Reef Ecology• Biodiversity Conservation• Marine Protected Areas• Blue Economy
Other ExpertiseCommunity-based monitoring, science communication, and regional capacity building.
Professional BioDr. Maria Santos Cruz II is a recognised voice in regional marine research, having led multi-country programmes on ecosystem health, sustainable livelihoods, and ocean governance. They regularly advise regional working groups and mentor early-career scientists across the SEA region.
Showcase ProjectsRegional Seagrass Recovery InitiativeCoastal Communities Early-Warning NetworkTransboundary Reef Monitoring Programme
PublicationsCommunity-Led Conservation in Southeast Asian WatersBlue Carbon Potential of Regional Seagrass MeadowsGovernance Pathways for Large Marine EcosystemsClimate Adaptation Strategies for Coastal Fisheries
Social Media Profilehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-santos-cruz-ii
ORCID ID0000-0001-1555-2795
Contact Emailmaria.santos.cruz.ii@example.org
+3636-636-63-722
12 Sukhumvit Soi 24, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
info@sealearn.org