Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. (right) and OceanX co-chief executive Mark Dalio sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to assess the health and diversity of fisheries and marine food resources of Philippine seas using its state-of-the-art research vessel, OceanXplorer. The two parties will work together to advance their shared goals of improving the study, protection and sustainable development of marine ecosystems.