• November 14 and 15 Forestry and Soil Resources Division of Agriculture presented to around 300 students. Department of Agriculture/Forestry and Soil Resources Division
  • In 2007, the Department of Agriculture DAWR Sea Turtle Recovery team and Haggan Watch volunteers had tagged two nesting females. The last transmission indicates one of the females had traveled to Japan. Shawn Wusstig/DAWR
  • The Rhipodura rufifrons uraniae, its scientific name, live in limestone forest understory. H. Douglas Pratt/Gretchen Grimm
  • The flowery urchin (Toxopneustes pileolus) is an echinoderm covered with venomous colorful pink pedicellariae. Photo taken by Robert F. Myers for Department of Agriculture's Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources (DAWR) Fact Sheets. Robert F. Myers/DAWR
  • Dusky anemonefish, who's scientific name is Amphiprion melanopus, first mature as males, and then, under the proper conditions, some of the males transform into females. Department of Agriculture
  • The snapper, who's scientific name is Lutjanus quinquelineatus, is one of the few predatory fishes that feed during the twilight hours of dusk and dawn. Department of Agriculture
  • November 14 and 15 Forestry and Soil Resources Division of Agriculture presented to around 300 students. Department of Agriculture/Forestry and Soil Resources Division
  • The damselfish, who's scientific name is Pomachromis guamensis, are very visible because of their bold colors. They rely on the reef for external fertilization. Department of Agriculture
  • The Aplonis opaca guami, its scientific name, lives in many habitats from seacoast limestone cliff faces to forested mountain tops and on atolls. H. Douglas Pratt/Gretchen Grimm
  • Similar to the angelfish, the parrotfish, who's scientific name is Scarus psittacus, has bright and bold colors that make it very visible in the reef. Department of Agriculture
  • The spotted sea cucumber (Bohadschia argus) is an echinoderm and is one of 40 kinds found on Guam. Photo taken by Robert F. Myers for Department of Agriculture's Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources (DAWR) Fact Sheets. Robert F. Myers/DAWR
  • The Acrocephalus lusciniua lusciniua, its scientific name, lived in tangantangan thickets, limestone forest edges, marshes and freshwater wetlands, especially in tall reeds. H. Douglas Pratt/Gretchen Grimm
  • Haggan or Haggan Bedi is the Chamorro name for the Green Sea Turtle. It's scientific name is Chelonia Mydas. Shawn Wusstig/DAWR
  • The shortspine urchin (Tripneustes gratilla) is an echinoderm and is one of the 28 that can be found on Guam. Photo taken by Robert F. Myers for Department of Agriculture's Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources (DAWR) Fact Sheets. Robert F. Myers/DAWR
  • Characteristics of the Green Sea Turtle are (A) prefrontal scales, (B) single claw on front flippers, (C) fused shell plates, and (D) rounded edges on the carapace. Shawn Wusstig/DAWR
  • A map of the movement of a Guam green sea turtle from June till November of 2000. From the shores of Agana to the Panguataran Island group, Philippines. Shawn Wusstig/DAWR
  • The crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci) is a large, many-armed invertebrate covered with long and sharp venomous spines. Photo taken by Robert F. Myers for Department of Agriculture's Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources (DAWR) Fact Sheets. Robert F. Myers/DAWR
  • The Chamorro name for the male is Pulaman Apaka’ and the female is Pulaman Fache’. This dove lives in limestone forests and is secretive. It feeds on fruit, seeds and flowers. H. Douglas Pratt/Gretchen Grimm
  • November 14 and 15 Forestry and Soil Resources Division of Agriculture presented to around 300 students. Department of Agriculture/Forestry and Soil Resources Division
  • Members of Agriculture in Forestry, Joanne Brown, Historic Preservation, Umatac Mayor, Traditional Seafaring, and University of Guam Larry Cunningham gather to plant indigenous trees at Fort Soledad. Department of Agriculture/Forestry and Soil Resources Division
  • The angelfish, who's scientific name is Apolemichthys trimaculatus, has bright and bold colors that make it very visible in the reef. Department of Agriculture
  • November 14 and 15 Forestry and Soil Resources Division of Agriculture presented to around 300 students. Department of Agriculture/Forestry and Soil Resources Division
  • The damselfish, who's scientific name is Pomachromis guamensis, are very visible on the reef and that rely on it for external fertilization. Department of Agriculture
  • The Corvus kubaryi, its scientific name, lives in a variety of habitats preferring limestone forest but also strand and ravine forests and agricultural areas. H. Douglas Pratt/Gretchen Grimm
  • The longspine urchin (Diadema savignyi) is an echinoderm and there are around 28 kinds found on Guam. Photo taken by Robert F. Myers for Department of Agriculture's Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources (DAWR) Fact Sheets. Robert F. Myers/DAWR
  • Incubation of Green Sea Turtle eggs ranges from 50 to 90 days. The hatchlings crawl up from the inside of a sandy mound towards the top of the nest, emerging before sunrise. Shawn Wusstig/DAWR
  • Fanihi by Dr. Merlin Tuttle for Bat Conservation International. Image from the Guam Department of Agriculture Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources fact sheets, 2002.
  • The angelfish, who's scientific name is Pygoplites diacanthus, have bright and bold colors that make it very visible in the reef. Department of Agriculture
  • Members of Agriculture in Forestry, Joanne Brown, Historic Preservation, Umatac Mayor, Traditional Seafaring, and University of Guam Larry Cunningham gather to plant indigenous trees at Fort Soledad, October 28, 2006. Department of Agriculture/Forestry and Soil Resources Division
  • November 14 and 15 Forestry and Soil Resources Division of Agriculture presented to around 300 students. Department of Agriculture/Forestry and Soil Resources Division
  • November 14 and 15 Forestry and Soil Resources Division of Agriculture presented to around 300 students. Department of Agriculture/Forestry and Soil Resources Division
  • The synaptid sea cucumber (Synapta maculata) is an echinoderm that can stretch its body to a length of roughly 6 feet and is common in shallow weedy and sandy areas. Photo taken by Robert F. Myers for Department of Agriculture's Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources (DAWR) Fact Sheets. Robert F. Myers/DAWR
  • The Megapodius laperouse, its scientific name, lives in limestone forests and coconut groves and is endangered in the Mariana Island chain. H. Douglas Pratt/Gretchen Grimm
  • The Ko’ko’ or Guam Rail is Guam's Territorial Bird and are an endangered species. The Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources has a Captive Breeding Program to aid the ko'ko' population. Photo by Gary J. Wiles and courtesy of Department of Agriculture, Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources (DAWR)
  • Myzomela rubrata saffordi, its scientific name, can be found in most forests edges and flowering trees in urban areas near homes and commercial buildings. H. Douglas Pratt/Gretchen Grimm
  • Figure 8. Captive bred Guam Rail (ko’ko’), born and raised at the Guam Department of Agriculture by the Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources (photo credit: Raina Taitingfong).
  • The Myiagra frecycineti, its scientific name, is extinct now but used to live in limestone and ravine forests, mangroves and tangantangan thickets. Anne F. Maben/DAWR
  • The isobrychus sinensis, its scientific name, live in a variety of habitats including savanna, forest, offshore islands, tangantangan, weedy tall grass and moved fields. H. Douglas Pratt/Gretchen Grimm
  • The Ptilinopus roseicapilla, its scientific name, lives in the limestone forest and in secondary growth canopies. H. Douglas Pratt/Gretchen Grimm
  • Zosterops conspicillatus conspicillatus, its scientific name, lived in native limestone and ravine forest trees as well as tangantangan thickets. H. Douglas Pratt/Gretchen Grimm
  • The start of sexual maturity is believed to be at 23 years of age. A Green Sea Turtle can deposit 40 to 140 eggs in a single clutch (nest). Shawn Wusstig/DAWR
  • Collocali. bartschi, its scientific name, live in limestone caves and sink holes in limestone and ravine forests. H. Douglas Pratt/Gretchen Grimm
  • Members of Agriculture in Forestry, Joanne Brown, Historic Preservation, Umatac Mayor, Traditional Seafaring, and University of Guam Larry Cunningham gather to plant indigenous trees at Fort Soledad. Before locals get started there is a demonstration. Department of Agriculture/Forestry and Soil Resources Division
  • November 14 and 15 Forestry and Soil Resources Division of Agriculture presented to around 300 students. Department of Agriculture/Forestry and Soil Resources Division
  • Cocos Lagoon is one of two barrier reef lagoons on Guam, the other being Apra Harbor. Most of the rest of the island is edged by fringing reefs. Department of Agriculture
  • Figure 3. General vegetation types found on Cocos Island and their distribution (photo credit: Cocos Island Biosecurity Tech Report by U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and Wildlife Services).

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