Alcala (born March 1, 1929) is a Filipino biologist who was named a National Scientist of the Philippines in 2014.
Alcala is known for his fieldwork to build sanctuaries and to promote biodiversity in the aquatic ecosystems of the Philippines.
He is currently Chairman of the Board of Advisers at the Angelo King Center for Research and Environmental Management located in Silliman University.
Responsible for publishing more than 200 peer-reviewed articles and books, his biological contributions to the environment and ecosystems have made him a renowned hero for natural sciences in the Philippines.
Author: National Academy of Science and Technology Source: Website of the National Academy of Science and Technology (http://www.nast.ph) License: PD-PhilippinesGov