Bianca Nicole Lerma

Project Leader: Palawan Manta Ray Research & Conservation Project

Bianca discovered her passion for the environment and conservation at a young age. Being a diver, her encounter with a significant coral bleaching incident prompted her to get into ocean conservation. She volunteered with local NGOs to broaden her knowledge and gain relevant experience. Her previous experience includes coral research, coral and fish identification, and helping train stakeholders from local communities in coral reef assessment methods.

Bianca initially joined LAMAVE as a volunteer for the Northern Palawan Manta Ray Research and Conservation Project as part of the Iskolar ng Dagat program. She now leads the said project and continues to find herself falling in love with the work, community, and the manta rays.

BS Industrial Engineering, University of Asia and the Pacific, PH