Gavino Trono
Gavino C. Trono Jr. | |
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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". 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.