Natural Environment
Algal Blooms in Guam
Marine algae, also known as seaweeds, are a diverse group of organisms.
Ancient Guam Era
CHamoru/Chamorro Seagrass Fishing Nets
The CHamorus often made their fishing nets out of the vascular bundles of fibers from Lo’u, a common seagrass. This seagrass is frequently called turtle
Natural Environment
Coral Reefs: Essential Ecosystems on Guam
What is a coral? Corals are small invertebrate animals that create the foundation of an ecosystem that supports thousands of other organisms, including humans. Corals
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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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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
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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
Natural Environment
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
Natural Environment
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
Natural Environment
Sharks, Rays, Whales, and Dolphins of Guam
Large animals that are well-known and beloved by the general public are typically referred to as “Charismatic Megafauna.” The term is most commonly used by
Natural Environment
Tuninos: Dolphins and Their Cousins in Guam Waters
Classification, appearance and local distribution. Pilot whales are in the dolphin family (Delphinidae), which is part of the oceanic dolphins. The name “pilot” was came