Science books handover at San Carlos University

GTO member Guido Poppe of Conchology, Inc. has donated the 4 Volumes of the Philippine Marine Mollusks book set to Fr. Dionisio Miranda SVD.  The hand over was held during the 1st National Biodiversity & Environmental Management Conference held at San Carlos University on June 23, 2011.

The books are a great addition to the science library of San Carlos University and will help countless students and scientist study seashells in the Philippines.

Guido T. Poppe handing over 4 books

The Philippine Marine Mollusks book set contains all the seashells know to science in the Philippines. It is a 7 year project which involved over 55 scientist from all over to world to document all seashells living in the Philippines. The result is 4300 scientific names published in 4 Volumes.