Silliman University
Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences
Vision
Mission
To become a global leader in marine and environmental research and education, producing competent and responsible graduates trained within the Christian framework of stewardship.
Provide quality education in marine biology, natural resource management specifically CRM, and environmental science;
Produce graduates with competency in marine science and environmental sciences;
Undertake basic research in coastal, marine and environmental sciences with emphasis on the shallow coastal ecosystems, such as coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangrove forests, and soft bottom communities;
Provide laboratory facilities and field base for university faculty and students, as well as local and international scientists and students;
Promote local and international exchange of scientists and students in marine and environmental science;
Assist public and private agencies in coastal management training, resource and ecological assessment, marine parks, aquaculture and pollution studies;
Promote environmental stewardship;
Conduct resource and ecological assessments as well as environmental impact studies on proposed and on-going industries; and
Provide a marine interpretive facility with tours and exhibits.
History
​The Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences (IEMS) first started as Silliman University Marine Laboratory (SUML) which was established as a research facility of the University in 1974 by Dr. Angel C. Alcala when he was the head of the Research, Extension, and Development Division (REDD) together with Prof. Rodolfo B. Gonzales, Chair of the Biology Department.