Gavino C. Trono Jr. | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, National Academy of Science and Technology | |
| Born | November 11, 1931 Philippines |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman De La Salle-Araneta University University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa |
| Known for | Seaweed Farming |
| Awards | National Scientist of the Philippines |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Biology |
Gavino Trono Jr. (born November 11, 1931) is a Filipino marine biologist dubbed as the "Father of Kappaphycus farming".[1] He was conferred the rank of National Scientist of the Philippines for contributions to the study of tropical marine phycology, focusing on seaweed biodiversity. He is currently a professor emeritus of the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute.
- ^ "Dr. Trono is the New National Scientist". Archived from the original on January 27, 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2014.