Natural Environment
Coral Reefs in Apra Harbor
A well known coral reef ecosystem. Apra Harbor is one of the most well-known coral reef ecosystems found in Guam. The Harbor is adjacent to
Land (Tano)
Mangroves: The Forest Between Land and Sea
What is a Mangrove? Mangroves belong to a group of special species of plant life that grow in salty, wet soils and are adapted to
Contemporary Guam Era
Badlands in Southern Guam
What is a badland? Badlands are areas of land that cannot support plant growth due to severe erosion. They are barren patches of land that
Art
Hima: Conserving a Cultural Heritage
Basic biology. The giant clam is a member of the Phylum Mollusca and the Class Bivalvia. These clams have two shells (called “valves”) that are
Natural Environment
The Octopus: A Genius Among the Spineless
Octopuses are one of the many unique creatures that inhabit Guam’s waters. Octopuses are solitary animals ranging in size from one gram to an impressive
Contemporary Guam Era
Staghorn Corals on Guam
Corals and their relatives. When people think of corals, usually the first thing they picture is not an actual coral, but a coral reef: large
Land (Tano)
Land Snails (Akaleha’) of the Mariana Islands
Pacific Islands, including the Mariana Islands, often have many small native snails. Many of the species in the Marianas are unique to the archipelago, or
Contemporary Guam Era
Clair Lynn Raulerson
Curator and professor of biology. University of Guam (UOG) professor, Dr. Lynn Raulerson (1937-2012), was a driving force in documenting the flora of Guam and
Land (Tano)
Guam Trees: Ifit
Scientific name: Intsia bijuga. Ifit is the official territorial tree of Guam and is culturally important throughout the Mariana Islands. Ifit, also called ifil or
Natural Environment
Tsunami and Earthquake History and Potential for Guam
Since the devastating earthquake and tsunami that ravaged Japan’s coastline in March 2011 and sent thousands of Guam residents looking for higher ground, questions about