PhD (Ocean Sciences)
Expertise: Mollusks (abalone, oysters, etc.), mangroves
Email: jlebata@seafdec.org.ph
Ma. Junemie Hazel L. Lebata-Ramos joined the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) in 1993 as Technical Assistant I and rose to the ranks until she becamea Scientist in 2008. She was designated as Head of the Department’s Research Division from August 2013 to April 2015 and Head of the Training and Information Division from April 2015 to September 2017. Her past and present research works include studies on the biology, ecology, assessment, and rehabilitation of mangroves; biology, ecology, assessment, stock enhancement and culture of mollusks (abalone, oyster, giant clam, angelwing clam, and toothless lucine) and crustaceans (Scylla spp. and penaeid shrimps); and integrated multitrophic aquaculture (IMTA) from which she has published several scientific papers as senior author or co-author. Her research projects have been funded by Ayala Corporation, the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS), the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD), the Government of Japan Trust Fund, and the European Commission. In 2009, she was a recipient of the Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers for her work on the Stock Enhancement of Commercially Important and Threatened Marine Invertebrates in Tropical Areas. In the same year, her paper on the stock enhancement of Scylla spp. won the Elvira O. Tan Memorial Award for Best Published Paper in Aquaculture and Inland Fisheries Category. In 2012, she received the UP Alumni Association, Inc. (Iloilo Chapter) Outstanding Professional Award for Fishery and Ocean Sciences. Over the past ten years, her work focused on developing and refining grow-out culture techniques for oysters and abalone. In 2017, one of her outputs won 2nd place in the World Oyster Society Early Stage Investigator Award during the 7th International Oyster Symposium, held in Wales, United Kingdom. She earned her B.S. in Biology and M.Sc. in Fisheries Biology from the University of the Philippines Visayas in 1992 and 1999, respectively, while her Ph.D. in Ocean Sciences from the University of Wales, Bangor in the United Kingdom in 2007.
- Lebata-Ramos, Ma. J. H. L., Solis, E. F. D., & Biñas, J. B. (2023). Seaweed Gracilariopsis heteroclada, formulated flaked diet, and a combination of both as feed for the abalone Haliotis asinina: Effect on growth and survival. Aquaculture International. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10499-023-01069-9
- Lebata-Ramos, Ma. J. H., Solis, E. F. D., & Sibonga, R. C.* (2023). The reestablishment of mangrove crabs (Scylla spp.) in an abandoned pond following natural mangrove recolonization. Restoration Ecology, e14003. https://doi.org/10.1111/rec.14003
- Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H.L., Solis, E.F.D. and M.J.C. Almeida. 2023. Grow-out culture of oyster Magallana bilineata (Röding, 1798) using pouches: A comparison of growth and survival in the river and earthen pond. The Philippine Agricultural Scientist 106(1): 57-67
- Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H.L., Solis, E.F.D. and J.B. Biñas. 2023. Seaweed Gracilariopsis heteroclada, formulated flaked diet, and a combination of both as feed for the abalone Haliotis asinina: Effect on growth and survival. Aquaculture International https://doi.org/10.1007/s10499-023-01069-9
- Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H.L., Solis, E.F.D., Sibonga, R.C., Mediavilla, J.P. and S.R. Novilla (2022) Integrating bivalves in IMTA system using earthen ponds. In: (Altamirano, J.P., Nambu, R., Salayo, N.D. and M. Kodama, Eds.) Understanding Current Challenges and Future Prospects in Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture Research, Proceedings of the JIRCAS-SEAFDEC/AQD Joint Workshop on IMTA Research, Tigbauan Main Station, Iloilo, Philippines, 6-8 August 2019. Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan and SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department, Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines, pp. 16-20.
- Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H.L., Dionela, C.S., Solis, E.F.D., Mediavilla, J.P., Sibonga, R.C. and S.R.M. Novilla (2022) Settlement of oyster Magallana bilineata (Röding, 1798) spat in the natural environment: Seasonality and substrate texture preference. Molluscan Research 42(2): 135-145 https://doi.org/10.1080/13235818.2022.2073651
- Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H.L., Biñas, J.B., Solis, E.F.D. and V.T. Balinas (2021) Flakes versus noodles as feed for the abalone Haliotis asinina, does form matter? Aquaculture Nutrition 27(6): 1880-1887 https://doi.org/10.1111/anu.13325
- Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H.L., Dionela, C.S., Novilla, S.R.M., Sibonga, R.C., Solis, E.F.D. and J.P. Mediavilla (2021) Producing young, single, and meaty oyster Crassostrea iredalei (Faustino, 1932) in grow-out culture using pouches suspended from rafts. Aquaculture Research 52(11): 5270-5282 https://doi.org/10.1111/are.15395
- Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H.L., Mediavilla, J.P., Solis, E.F.D., Sibonga, R.C., Alicante, F.P.L. and C.S. Dionela (2021) Nursery and grow-out culture of the abalone Haliotis asinina on a reef flat: a comparison of growth and survival using different culture containers. Aquaculture 541: 736786 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2021.736786
- Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H.L and E.F.D. Solis (2021) Can Ulva reticulata replace Gracilariopsis heteroclada as natural food for the abalone Haliotis asinina? Journal of Applied Phycology 33(3): 1869-1872 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10811-021-02407-1
- Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H.L., Dionela, C.S., Novilla, S.R.M., Sibonga, R.C., Solis, E.F.D. and J.P. Mediavilla (2021) Growth and survival of oyster Crassostrea iredalei (Faustino, 1932): A comparison of wild and hatchery-bred spat in grow-out culture. Aquaculture 534: 736310 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2020.736310
- Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H. (2019) Refinement of existing oyster grow-out techniques, Terminal Report: National Oyster R&D Program. SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department, Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines, pp. 76.
- Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H. (2018) Grow-out of abalone in small Islands and/or community, Terminal Report: National Abalone R&D Program. SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department, Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines, pp. 114.
- Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H.L., Doyola-Solis, E.F., Sibonga, R., Sumbing, J. Abroguena, J.B., Santillan, A. and M. Dimzon (2016) SEAFDEC/AQD Stock enhancement initiatives: release strategies established. In: (Kawamura, H., Iwata, T., Theparoonrat, Y., Manajit, N. and V.T. Sulit, Eds.) Consolidating the Strategies for Fishery Resources Enhancement in Southeast Asia, Proceedings of the Symposium on Strategy for Fisheries Resources Enhancement in the Southeast Asian Region, Pattaya, Thailand, 27-30 July 2015. SEAFDEC Training Department, Samutprakan, Thailand, pp. 151-156.
- Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H.L. and E.F. Doyola-Solis (2016) Fishery resource enhancement: an overview of the current situation and issues in the Southeast Asian region. In: (Kawamura, H., Iwata, T., Theparoonrat, Y., Manajit, N. and V.T. Sulit, Eds.) Consolidating the Strategies for Fishery Resources Enhancement in Southeast Asia, Proceedings of the Symposium on Strategy for Fisheries Resources Enhancement in the Southeast Asian Region, Pattaya, Thailand, 27-30 July 2015. SEAFDEC Training Department, Samutprakan, Thailand, pp. 124-128.
- Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H.L., Doyola-Solis, E.F.C., Sibonga, R.C., Sumbing, J.G., Abrogueña, J.B.R., Santillan, A. and M. Dimzon (2015) SEAFDEC/AQD Stock enhancement initiatives: release strategies. In: (Romana-Eguia, M.R.R., Parado-Estepa, F.D., Salayo, N.D. and M.J.H. Lebata-Ramos, Eds.) Resource Enhancement and Sustainable Aquaculture Practices in Southeast Asia: Challenges in Responsible Production of Aquatic Species, Proceedings of the International Workshop on Resource Enhancement and Sustainable Aquaculture Practices in Southeast Asia 2014. SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department, Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines, pp. 301-303.
- Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H.L., Doyola-Solis, E.F.C., Abrogueña, J.B.R., Ogata, H., Sumbing, J.G. and R.C. Sibonga (2013) Evaluation of post release behavior, recapture and growth rates of hatchery-reared abalone Haliotis asinina released in Sagay Marine Reserve, Philippines. Reviews in Fisheries Science 21(3-4): 433-440.
- Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H.L. (2013) Field Guide to Mangrove Identification and Community Structure Analysis. SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department, Iloilo, Philippines. 32 p.
- Lebata, M.J.H.L., Walton, M.E., Biñas, J.B., Primavera, J.H. and L. Le Vay (2012) Identifying mangrove areas for fisheries enhancement; population assessment in a patchy habitat. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems 22(5): 652-664 https://doi.org/10.1002/ aqc.2235
- Lebata, M.J.H.L., Solis, E.F.D., Sibonga, R.C. and S. Watanabe (2012) Co-culture trials of sandfish Holothuria scabra and black tiger shrimp Penaeus monodon in mangroves. In: (Tanaka, K., Morioka, S. and S. Watanabe, Eds.) Sustainable Stock Management and Development of Aquaculture Technology Suitable for Southeast Asia, JIRCAS Working Report No. 75. Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan, pp. 87-95.
- Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H.L., Okuzawa, K., Maliao, R.J., Abrogueña, J.B.R., Doyola-Solis, E.F.C., Dimzon, M.D.N. and T.U. Dacles (2010) Growth and survival of hatchery-bred giant clams (Tridacna gigas) in an ocean nursery in Sagay Marine Reserve, Philippines. Aquaculture International 18: 19-33.
- Lebata, M.J.H.L., Le Vay, L., Walton, M.E., Biñas, J.B., Quinitio, E.T., Rodriguez, E.M. and J.H. Primavera (2009) Evaluation of hatchery-based enhancement of the mud crab, Scylla spp., fisheries in mangroves: comparison of species and release strategies. Marine and Freshwater Research 60(1): 58-69.
- Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H.L. (2009) Mangroves. In: (Ayson, E.G.D.J., Coloso, R.M., Marte, C.L., Gapasin, R.S.J., Eguia, M.R.R. and C.L. Pitogo, Eds.) Training Handbook on Rural Aquaculture. SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department, Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines, pp. 17-25.
- Lebata, M.J.H.L., Le Vay, L., Primavera, J.H., Walton, M.E. and J.B. Binas (2007) Baseline assessment of fisheries for three species of mud crabs (Scylla spp.) in the mangroves of Ibajay, Aklan, Philippines. Bulletin of Marine Science 80(3): 891-904.
- Lebata, M.J.H.L. (2007) Stock enhancement of the mud crabs Scylla spp. in the mangroves of Naisud and Bugtong Bato, Ibajay, Aklan, Philippines. Ph.D. Thesis, School of Ocean Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, University of Wales Bangor, Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom University.
- Lebata, M.J.H.L. and J.H. Primavera (2001) Gill structure, anatomy and habitat of Anodontia edentula: evidences of endosymbiosis. Journal of Shellfish Research 20(3): 1273-1278.
- Lebata, M.J.H.L. (2001) Oxygen, sulfide and nutrient uptake of the mangrove mud clam Anodontia edentula (Family Lucinidae). Marine Pollution Bulletin 42(11): 1133-1138.
- Lebata, M.J.H.L. (2000) Elemental sulfur in the gills of the mangrove mud clam Anodontia edentula (Family Lucinidae). Journal of Shellfish Research 19(1): 241-245.
- Lebata, M.J.H.L. (1999) Bacteria, elemental sulfur and stable carbon isotope ratios in the mangrove mud clam Anodontia edentula, (Linne, 1758). M.Sc. Thesis, Institute of Marine Fisheries and Oceanology, College of Fisheries, University of the Philippines Visayas, Miag-ao, Iloilo, Philippines.
- Lebata, M.J.H.L and J.H. Primavera (1997) Effect of salinity on survival of Metapenaeus anchistus juveniles and subadults. UPV Journal of Natural Sciences 2(2): 83-90.
- Lebata, M.J.H.L. (1992) Taxonomy and distribution of seagrass-associated echinoderms in Taklong Island, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras. B.Sc. Thesis, Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, Iloilo City, Philippines.
- Sibonga, R.C., Laureta, L.V., Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H., Nievales, M.F.J. and F.L. Pedroso (2022) Comparison of commercial Spirulina, live Navicula sp. and Chaetoceros calcitrans concentrate as settlement cues for sandfish, Holothuria scabra. Journal of Applied Phycology
- Mangano, M.C., Berlino, M., Corbari, L., Milisenda, G., Lucchese, M., Terzo, S., Bosch-Belmar, M., Azaza, M.S., Babarro, J.M.F., Bakiu, R., Broitman, B.R., Buschmann, A.H., Christofoletti, R., Dong, Y., Glamuzina, B., Luthman, O., Makridis, P., Nogueira, A.J.A, Palomo, M. G., Dineshram, R., Sanchez-Jerez, P., Sevgili, H., Troell, M., AbouelFadl, K.Y., Azra, M.N., Britz, P., Carrington, E., Celić, I., Choi, F., Qin, C., Dionísio, M.A., Dobroslavić, T., Galli, P., Giannetto, D., Grabowski, J.H., Helmuth, B., Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H., Lim, P.T., Liu, Y., Llorens, S.M., Mirto, S., Pećarević, M., Pita, C., Ragg, N., Ravagnan, E., Saidi, D., Schultz, K., Shaltout, M., Tan, S.H., Thiyagarajan, R.V. and G. Sarà (2022) The aquaculture supply chain in the time of COVID-19 pandemic: Vulnerability, resilience, solutions and priorities at the global scale. Environmental Science & Policy 127: 98-110 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2021.10.014
- Sarà, G., Mangano, M.C., Berlino, M., Corbari, L., Lucchese, M., Milisenda, G., Terzo, S., Azaza, M.S., Babarro, J.M.F., Bakiu, R., Broitman, B.R., Buschmann, A.H., Christofoletti, R., Deidun, A., Dong, Y., Galdies, J., Glamuzina, B., Luthman, O., Makridis, P., Nogueira, A.J.A., Palomo, M.G., Dineshram, R., Rilov, G., Sanchez-Jerez, P., Sevgili, H., Troell, M., AbouelFadl, K.J., Azra, M.N., Britz, P., Brugere, C., Carrington, E., Celić, I., Choi, F., Chuanxin, Q., Dobroslavić, T., Galli, P., Giannetto, D., Grabowski, J., Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H., Lim, P.T., Liu, Y., Llorens, S.M., Maricchiolo, G., Mirto, S., Pećarević, M., Ragg, N., Ravagnan, E., Saidi, D., Schultz, M., Shaltout, M., Solidoro, C., Tan, T.H., Thiyagarajan, R.V. and B. Helmuth (2022) The synergistic impacts of anthropogenic stressors and COVID-19 on aquaculture: a current global perspective. Reviews in Fisheries Science & Aquaculture 30(1): 123-135 https://doi.org/10.1080/23308249. 2021.1876633
- Sibonga, R.C., Laureta, L.V., Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H., Nievales, M.F.J. and F.L. Pedroso (2021) Single and mixed species of microalgae as larval food for the tropical sea cucumber Holothuria scabra. Journal of Applied Phycology https://doi.org/10.1007/s10811-021-02512-1
- Quinitio, E.T., Vista, E.B., Vista, R.C. and M.J.H. Lebata-Ramos (2017) Mangrove structure and mud crab population in northern Samar. In: (Quinitio, E.T., Parado-Estepa, F.D. and R.M. Coloso, Eds.) Philippines: In the Forefront of the Mud Crab Industry, Proceedings of the 1st National Mud Crab Congress, Iloilo City, Philippines, 16-18 November 2015. SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department, Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines, pp. 89-98.
- SEAFDEC (2017) Southeast Asian State of Fisheries and Aquaculture 2017. Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, Bangkok, Thailand. 167 p. (Contributor)
- Primavera, J.H., Sadaba, R.B., Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H. and J.P. Altamirano (2016) Mangroves & Beach Forest Species in the Philippines. Ecosystems Research Development Bureau, Department of Science and Technology, Laguna, Philippines. 238 p.
- Romana-Eguia, M.R.R., Parado-Estepa, F.D., Salayo, N.D. and M.J.H. Lebata-Ramos (Eds.) (2015) Resource Enhancement and Sustainable Aquaculture Practices in Southeast Asia: Challenges in Responsible Production of Aquatic Species, Proceedings of the International Workshop on Resource Enhancement and Sustainable Aquaculture Practices in Southeast Asia 2014. SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department, Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines, 351 p.
- Primavera, J.H. and M.J.H. Lebata-Ramos (2015) Sustainable harvesting of imbao Anodontia philippiana. Zoological Society of London, London, England, United Kingdom.
- Kodama, M., Sumbing, J.G., Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H. and S. Watanabe (2015) Metabolic rate characteristics and sediment cleaning potential of the tropical sea cucumber, Holothuria scabra. Japan Agricultural Research Quarterly 49(1): 79-84.
- Sekino, M., Ishikawa, H., Fujiwara, A., Doyola-Solis, E.F.C., Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H. and H. Yamashita (2015) The first record of a cupped oyster species Crassostrea dianbaiensis in the waters of Japan. Fisheries Science 81(2): 267-281.
- Orozco, Z.G.A., Sumbing, J.G., Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H. and S. Watanabe (2014) Apparent digestibility coefficient of nutrients from shrimp, mussel, diatom and seaweed by juvenile Holothuria scabra Jaeger. Aquaculture Research 45(7): 1153-1163
- Watanabe, S., Sumbing, J.G. and M.J.H. Lebata-Ramos (2014) Growth pattern of the tropical sea cucumber, Holothuria scabra, under captivity. Japan Agricultural Research Quarterly 48(4): 457-464.
- Watanabe, S., Kodama, M., Sumbing, J.G. and M.J.H. Lebata-Ramos (2013) Diet-tissue stable isotopic fractionation of tropical sea cucumber, Holothuria scabra. Japan Agricultural Research Quarterly 47(1): 127-134.
- SEAFDEC (2012) Southeast Asian State of Fisheries and Aquaculture 2012. Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, Bangkok, Thailand. 139 p. (Contributor)
- Watanabe, S., Zarate, J.M., Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H., Nievales, M.F.J. and M. Kodama (2012) Utilization of organic waste from black tiger shrimp, Penaeus monodon, by sandfish, Holothuria scabra. In: (Tanaka, K., Morioka, S. and S. Watanabe, Eds.) Sustainable Stock Management and Development of Aquaculture Technology Suitable for Southeast Asia, JIRCAS Working Report No. 75. Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan, pp. 81-86.
- Watanabe, S., Zarate, J.M., Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H. and M.F.J. Nievales (2012) Evaluation of nutritional condition of juvenile sandfish (Holothuria scabra). In: (Hair, C.A., Pickering, T.D. and D.J. Mills, Eds.) Asia-Pacific Tropical Sea Cucumber Aquaculture Proceedings of an International Symposium, ACIAR Proceedings No. 136, Noumea, New Caledonia, 15-17 February 2011. Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, Canberra, Australia, pp. 50-56.
- Watanabe, S., Kodama, M., Zarate, J.M., Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H. and M.F.J. Nievales (2012) Ability of sandfish (Holothuria scabra) to utilise organic matter in black tiger shrimp ponds. In: (Hair, C.A., Pickering, T.D. and D.J. Mills, Eds.) Asia-Pacific Tropical Sea Cucumber Aquaculture Proceedings of an International Symposium, ACIAR Proceedings No. 136, Noumea, New Caledonia, 15-17 February 2011. Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, Canberra, Australia, pp. 113-120.
- Watanabe, S., Zarate, J.M., Sumbing, J.G., Lebata-Ramos, M.J.H. and M.F. Nievales (2012) Size measurement and nutritional condition evaluation methods in sandfish (Holothuria scabra Jaeger). Aquaculture Research 43(6): 940-948.
- Primavera, J.H., Binas, J.B., Samonte-Tan, G.P.B., Lebata, M.J., Alava, V.R., Walton, M. and L. Le Vay (2010) Mud crab pen culture: replacement of fish feed requirement and impacts on mangrove community structure. Aquaculture Research 41: 1211-1220.
- Le Vay, L., Lebata, M.J.H.L., Walton, M., Primavera, J., Quinitio, E., Lavilla-Pitogo, C., Parado-Estepa, F., Rodriguez, E., Ut, V.N., Nghia, T.T., Sorgeloos, P. and M. Wille (2008) Approaches to stock enhancement in mangrove-associated crab fisheries. Reviews in Fisheries Science 16(1-3): 72-80.
- Okuzawa, K., Maliao, R.J., Quinitio, E.T., Buen-Ursua, S.M.A., Lebata, M.J.H.L., Gallardo, W.G., Garcia, L.M.B. and J.H. Primavera (2008) Stock enhancement of threatened species in Southeast Asia. Reviews in Fisheries Science 16(1-3): 394-402.
- Le Vay, L., Carvalho, G., Quinitio, E.T., Lebata, J.H., Ut, V.N. and H. Fushimi (2007) Quality of hatchery-reared juveniles for marine fisheries stock enhancement. Aquaculture 268: 169-180.
- Primavera, J.H., Altamirano, J.P., Lebata, M.J.H.L., delos Reyes, A.A. Jr. and C.L. Pitogo (2007) Mangroves and shrimp pond culture effluents in Aklan, Panay Is., central Philippines. Bulletin of Marine Science 80(3): 795-804.
- Walton, M.E., Le Vay, L., Lebata, J.H., Binas, J. and J.H. Primavera (2007) Assessment of the effectiveness of mangrove rehabilitation using exploited and non-exploited indicator species. Biological Conservation 138: 180-188.
- Okuzawa, K., Lebata, J., Ursua-Buen, S.M.A. and E.T. Quinitio (2006) The SEAFDEC/AQD experience in stock enhancement. In: (Primavera, J.H., Quinitio, E.T. and M.R.R. Eguia, Eds.) Proceedings of the Regional Technical Consultation on Stock Enhancement for Threatened Species of International Concern, Iloilo City, Philippines, 13-15 July 2005. SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department, Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines, pp. 17-26.
- Walton, M.E., Le Vay, L., Lebata, J.H., Binas, J. and J.H. Primavera (2006) Seasonal abundance, distribution and recruitment of mud crabs (Scylla spp.) in replanted mangroves. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science 66(3-4): 493-500.
- Primavera, J.H., Sadaba, R.B., Lebata, M.J.H.L. and J.P. Altamirano (2004) Handbook of Mangroves in the Philippines – Panay. SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department, Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines. 106 p.
- Primavera, J.H., Lebata, M.J.H.L., Gustilo, L.F. and J.P. Altamirano (2002) Collection of the clam Anodontia edentula in mangrove habitats in Panay and Guimaras, central Philippines. Wetlands Ecology and Management 10: 363-370.
- Agbayani, R.F., Baticados, D., Garcia, L.M.B., Hurtado, A.Q., Lebata, J.L., Marte, C.L., dela Peña, L.C., Primavera, J.H. and Y. Primavera-Tirol (2000) An Assessment of the Coastal Resources of Ibajay and Tangalan, Aklan: Implications for Management, 2nd ed. SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department, Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines.
- Primavera, J.H. and M.J.H.L. Lebata (2000) Size and diel differences in activity patterns of Metapenaeus ensis, Penaeus latisulcatus and P. merguiensis. Marine and Freshwater Behaviour and Physiology 33: 173-185.
- Primavera, J.H., Parado-Estepa, F.E. and M.J.H.L. Lebata (1998) Morphometric relationship of length and weight of giant tiger prawn Penaeus monodon according to life stage, sex and sources. Aquaculture 164: 67-75.
- Primavera, J.H. and M.J.H.L. Lebata (1995) Diel activity patterns in Penaeus and Metapenaeus juveniles. Hydrobiologia 295: 295-302.
- 2nd Place, World Oyster Society Early Stage Investigator Award, The 7th International Oyster Symposium, Bangor University, Wales, United Kingdom, 11-14 September 2017
- 2012 Lambunao Centennial Awardee, Lambunao, Iloilo, Philippines, 13 December 2012
- 2012 UP Alumni Association, Inc. (Iloilo Chapter) Outstanding Professional for Fishery and Ocean Sciences, 2012 UPV Alumni and Faculty Homecoming, University of the Philippines Visayas, Iloilo City, Philippines, 28 July 2012
- 2011 West Visayas State University-Lambunao Campus Outstanding Alumni, 3rd Grand Alumni Homecoming, Lambunao, Iloilo, Philippines, 16 September 2011
- 2011 Ten Outstanding Lambunaonon (Field of Agriculture), Lambunao Municipal Fiesta Celebration, Lambunao, Iloilo, Philippines, 10 September 2011
- 2009 Japan International Awardee for Young Agricultural Researchers, Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Yayoi Auditorium, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, 4 November 2009
- 2009 Elvira O. Tan Memorial Awardee, Best Published Paper in Aquaculture and Inland Fisheries Category of the Los Baños Science Community Foundation, Inc. for the paper “Evaluation of hatchery-based enhancement of the mud crab, Scylla spp., fisheries in mangroves: comparison of species and release strategies” published in Marine and Freshwater Research 60(1): 58-69 by Ma. Junemie Hazel Lebata, Lewis Le Vay, Mark E. Walton, Joseph B. Biñas, Emilia T. Quinitio, Eduard M. Rodriguez and Jurgenne H. Primavera, Umali Auditorium, SEARCA, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines, 24 July 2009
- 2005 Outstanding Book Awardee, National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines for the “Handbook of Mangroves in the Philippines – Panay” by J.H. Primavera, R.B. Sadaba, M.J.H.L. Lebata and J.P. Altamirano, Manila Hotel, Manila, Philippines, 14 July 2005
- AFMA (Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act) Best R&D Papers Awardee, 15th National Research Symposium, Bureau of Agricultural Research, Department of Agriculture, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, 8 October 2003