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Shannon J. Murphy
Guampedia’s first Managing Editor. Shannon J. Murphy (1953 – ) was the Managing Editor of Guampedia.com, from its planning stages in 2002 until her retirement in June 2019. She continues to contribute to Guampedia as an editor.
Nathalie Pereda
Guampedia Website & Archive Manager. Nathalie Pereda earned a BFA in material studies with an emphasis on metal and wood design from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia awarded in 2006.
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 Guam’s US Navy base on the West coast of the island. During World War II, it was mainly used as a coal and petroleum fueling station, as well as a repair station for Japanese warships and submarines. During World War II, Guam was recaptured by the US from the Japanese and Apra Harbor has since been used by the US Navy to service and refuel ships.
Voices of Our Elders Media Files
Project Contributors. Toni “Malia” Ramirez, Antonia Degracia Castro, and Pale’ Eric Forbes, OFM Cap..
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Apra Harbor
Apra Harbor is a deep water port located on the west coast of Guam. It is home to both the commercial Port of Guam and Naval Station Guam.
Asan-Maina (Assan-Ma’ina)
The village of Asan probably derives its name from the word Hassan, which means scarce or rare in CHamoru. There are several theories of the origin of the name of the sub-community of Ma’ina, which comes from the CHamoru word ina (to illuminate or shine on).