Guam’s Amazing Caves
How Guam formed. Guam has a wealth of geophysical and historical features through which one can experience the island and learn its history.
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Land (Tano), Natural Environment, Natural Resources
Land (Tano), Natural Environment, Natural Resources
Fungus in Guam’s Forests
Fungi help make the jungle work. Fungi are some of the most important organisms in an ecosystem. A variety of fungi are used as food sources and antibiotics, and some break down decaying matter into useful, organic material.
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Land (Tano), Natural Environment, Natural Resources
Limestone Forests of Guam
What is a limestone forest? A limestone forest is a unique ecosystem consisting of a limestone ground upon which plants and animals exist. Limestone soils are generally very shallow, with a pH of 7 to 8 (neutral to mildly alkaline).
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Natural Environment, Natural Resources, Sea (Tasi)
Guam’s Balate’
Sea cucumbers are important. Of the many marine organisms populating Guam’s waters, sea cucumbers (balate’), shown in Figure 1, remain important and unique creatures that provide a crucial cleaning service to the ocean. Many islanders may reminisce of a time when they played with balate’ with their friends and family on the beach.
Natural Environment, Natural Resources, Sea (Tasi)
Restoring Guam’s Coral Reefs
Guam’s coral reefs and their decline. Coral reefs are among the most productive ecosystems on the planet. They contribute greatly to cultural identity, education and tourism, and support millions of people as major food sources.
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Guampedia Authors, Guampedia Staff and Contributors
Brandon L. Cruz
Guampedia Author. Brandon L. Cruz is a CHamoru chanter and advocate for the accuracy of CHamoru (Taotao Håya) history and culture.
Guampedia Board of Directors, Guampedia Staff and Contributors
Alice Taijeron
Guampedia Board member. Alice Taijeron, a Guampedia Board member, is the president of the Guam Housing Corporation. She was appointed to this position by the Governor of Guam in January 2019. The housing corporation’s mission is to serve those unable to obtain financing through conventional banking institutions.
Guampedia Board of Directors, Guampedia Staff and Contributors
Teresita L. Perez
Guampedia Board Member. Teresita L. Perez (Familian Bonio) is a professor of English composition at the University of Guam. She is a Guampedia Board member.
Historic Eras of Guam, People, People and Places, Wars and Factors of Peace, WWII, WWII Survivor Stories, WWII/Japanese Era
War Survivor: Josefa Cruz Baza
A young Malesso girl. Josefa Cruz Baza (1930 – 2021) is known as a quiet and gentle soul. But those who know her well knew that there is a lot of truth in the saying that “dynamite comes in small packages.”
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Historic Eras of Guam, People, People and Places, Wars and Factors of Peace, WWII, WWII Survivor Stories, WWII/Japanese Era
War Survivor: Sr. Bernard Unpingco
War is non-discriminatory. Sister Mary Bernard Unpingco (1935 – ) is a School Sister of Notre Dame and a survivor of war. She was born in San Ramon, Hagåtña, and named Rita Reyes Unpingco. Her parents were Eliza Guevara Reyes and Jose Aguon Unpingco. Unpingco was the middle child of seven children: Juan, Norbert (Bert), Gloria, Rita, Fe, Teresita and Antonio (Speaker Tony Unpingco). The family also reared (pokasi) Rosario Reyes, who was Eliza’s oldest brother’s child. Rosario’s mother had died at childbirth.
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