Natural Environment
As the largest of the over 2,000 islands that make up the vast Pacific region of Micronesia, Guam offers an abundance of natural resources which have sustained the CHamoru/Chamorro people for thousands of years. Archaeologists have studied environmental changes in the Marianas and have researched how the archipelago experienced changes in sea level and topography — which impacted not only the kinds of plants and animals that can live in the islands, but also patterns of human settlement. Guam’s natural environment is made up of stunning seascapes, coastal fringing reefs, coastal plains, and vibrant jungles. In this section, you can learn about Guam’s topography, native and invasive plants and animals, and how environmental changes over time have shaped the island that we call home.
