Angel Alcala

Angel Alcala is a marine biologist who studies the ocean and its amazing creatures. He helped protect coral reefs and fish so that future generations can enjoy them too!

 Birthplace: Cauayan, Negros Occidental, Philippines   
Birth Date: March 1, 1929   
Field: Marine Biology & Environmental Science

Created the first marine protected areas in the Philippines

Discovered and named dozens of new species of fish and frogs

Taught people how to care for coral reefs and marine life

Received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for his work

Dr. Alcala teaches everyone to protect nature — especially the oceans that give life to the Philippines.

He loved exploring tide pools and catching fish as a boy — that’s where his curiosity began!