Emily joined the FishBase family way back 1991, right after she finished her MSc in Marine Biology at the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute. She is now the Theme Group Leader for Taxonomy, ensuring the validity of names and spatial distribution of species, in collaboration with taxonomists and various database collaborators. She also works on the synchronization of FishBase and the Catalog of Fishes, with the help of Dr. Nicolas Bailly and helps in the development and promotion of FishBase, SeaLifeBase, and AquaMaps for biodiversity management and conservation.
On her spare time, Emily loves to walk, read and connect with friends.