The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant announced this month the recipients of the 2024-2026 UOG Sea Grant Competitive Research Funding. The grants support research projects addressing critical challenges facing Micronesia’s coastal ecosystems, communities, and economies.
The University of Guam Sea Grant program continues to make progress in protecting and understanding Guam’s endangered sea turtle population. Since 2018, Sea Grant entered into a Cooperative Agreement with NAVFAC Marianas to monitor nesting beaches on Andersen AFB. This collaboration has added years of meaningful research and conservation efforts, while remaining dedicated to preserving the native species of the Marianas, the Green and Hawksbill Sea Turtles.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant is continuing its Guihan for Guahan project, a collaborative effort with local fishers to monitor the health of Guam’s reefs. Launched in February 2023, the project collects long-term data on fish catches to assess reef diversity and overall health. By working closely with fishers, researchers gather information on fish size, species and abundance.
The University of Guam hosted students from across Micronesia who showcased their research findings at a Science Café held at the Guam Green Growth Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Navigating Home program out of the University of Guam (UOG) recently hosted a Mental Health First Aid training in Guam.
Guam was front and center at the United Nations Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Antigua and Barbuda as Guam Green Growth (G3) Steering Committee co-chair and Lieutenant Governor of Guam Joshua Tenorio played a prominent role at the conference, facilitating a roundtable panel during the 3rd Leaders’ Summit of the Local2030 Islands Network that included Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, Palau President Surrangel Whipps Jr., and numerous other heads of state. He also delivered keynote remarks at the Global Island Partnership (GLISPA) strategic high-level reception.
The University of Guam Sea Grant program would like to congratulate Guam’s second Knauss Fellow, D’Amy Steward. D’Amy will be working with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the
Austin Shelton, Ph.D., Director of the UOG Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant, speaks at the graduation ceremony for the second traditional healing and medicine class for Fanuchånan 2023
Katelyn Anderson, a fellow for the 2023 National Science Foundation Navigating Home Early Career Fellowship Program, collects a trail camera placed at Cocos Island in an effort to monitor the
Katelyn Renee Anderson, a new fellow accepted by the National Science Foundation’s Navigating Home Early-Career Fellowship Program A former Guam resident has been selected as the 2023 fellow for the
Around 50 people from the public and private sector, and the academe, share their perception on developing ocean and wave energy systems for aquaculture and various socio-economic industries, at a
UOG 2023 SACNAS National Diversity in STEM (NDiSTEM) Conference delegation pose for a picture after being recognized as the 2023 Undergraduate Chapter of the Year Dr. Austin Shelton speaking among
The Guam Restoration of Watersheds (GROW) initiative has been making significant strides in revitalizing the island’s natural environment through a series of community tree planting events. These events, which have drawn volunteers of all ages, aim to restore degraded watersheds and protect Guam’s precious marine ecosystems.
The Guam Restoration of Watersheds (GROW) initiative has been making significant strides in revitalizing the island’s natural environment through a series of community tree planting events. These events, which have drawn volunteers of all ages, aim to restore degraded watersheds and protect Guam’s precious marine ecosystems.
University of Guam Sea Grant Guihan for Guahan project lead Leilani Sablan has been measuring fish all around the island as a part of the data collection for the fisheries
Morgan Leon Guerrero has returned to the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant to assist with energy projects and grant looking to continue the education and
David Crisostomo, head of the UOG Sea Grant aquaculture and aquaponics program presents the highlights of his meeting with Dr. Nick Savidov, a senior research scientist from Lethbridge College. Following
The Guam Restoration of Watersheds (GROW) initiative has been making significant strides in revitalizing the island’s natural environment through a series of community tree planting events. These events, which have drawn volunteers of all ages, aim to restore degraded watersheds and protect Guam’s precious marine ecosystems.
University of Guam students participate in a tree planting event at the Guam Restoration of Watershed’s Ugum Watershed project site. Along with students, summer camp attendees and community group volunteers
Joshua Muna, UOG Sea Grant aquaculture extension assistant, shares his experiences from the Salish Summit, an event hosted by the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community in June. At a workshop in
Aquaculture Specialist, David Crisostomo, announces a groundbreaking project for Guam’s aquaculture industry, fueled by a U.S. Department of Energy grant. The project aims to harness ocean energy to power the
The Guam Restoration of Watersheds (GROW) initiative has been making significant strides in revitalizing the island’s natural environment through a series of community tree planting events. These events, which have drawn volunteers of all ages, aim to restore degraded watersheds and protect Guam’s precious marine ecosystems.
The Guam Restoration of Watersheds (GROW) initiative has been making significant strides in revitalizing the island’s natural environment through a series of community tree planting events. These events, which have drawn volunteers of all ages, aim to restore degraded watersheds and protect Guam’s precious marine ecosystems.
Previous image Next image University of Guam Sea Grant Turtle and Fisheries Biologist Leilani Sablan defended her thesis for her master’s degree recently at the UOG Marine Lab. Sablan, who
The Guam Restoration of Watersheds (GROW) initiative has been making significant strides in revitalizing the island’s natural environment through a series of community tree planting events. These events, which have drawn volunteers of all ages, aim to restore degraded watersheds and protect Guam’s precious marine ecosystems.
The Guam Restoration of Watersheds (GROW) initiative has been making significant strides in revitalizing the island’s natural environment through a series of community tree planting events. These events, which have drawn volunteers of all ages, aim to restore degraded watersheds and protect Guam’s precious marine ecosystems.
https://youtu.be/c8DHK0BmSts Following the destruction of Typhoon Mawar, our very own Louella Losinio takes a special look at the affects of the storm on our Guam Restoration of Watersheds site in
CHamoru scientist Leilani Sablan underscored the importance of bridging science and culture and encouraging more indigenous scientists to practice on island during her presentation at the UOG College of Natural
The University of Guam Sea Grant program is exploring the possibility of developing a carbon offset program for the community. This initiative was discussed on the fifth day of the
The Micronesia Summer Bridge to Bachelor’s Program culminated its 2022 cycle with a poster presentation by its summer interns in July at the University of Guam Microscopy Teaching & Research Laboratory. The
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant has opened recruitment for a special short-term Guam Green Growth Guam Restoration of Watersheds Conservation Corps, offering community members an opportunity to gain paid, hands-on experience in forestry, watershed restoration and other green-industry careers.
Members of the first Guam Green Growth (G3) Youth Conservation Corps and the 2026 cohort of the G3 Conservation Corps responded to post-typhoon recovery efforts, removing debris and clearing storm-damaged areas at the University of Guam (UOG) and partner sites after Super Typhoon Bavi passed through the Marianas.
The Guam Department of Agriculture Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources (DAWR) has extended the public comment period for the draft Guam Coastal Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) through July 21, 2026, providing additional time for fishers, community members, businesses, and stakeholders to review the draft plan and submit feedback.
Engineering met island tradition during this year’s Piti Sea Festival as students put their creativity and problem-solving skills to the test in the Mini Regatta Competition, an event supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Navigating Home STEM Ambassador Program (STEMAP).
Guam Green Growth (G3) and the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS and Sea Grant) launched the first G3 Youth Conservation Corps this week, a new initiative that introduces high school students to careers in sustainability and the green economy.
Education slithered into the conversation as the UOG Center for Island Sustainability & Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) Island Conservation Lab (ICL) and Joint Region Marianas held their second Brown Treesnake Control Workshop and SnakeHunt at Tarague Beach.
Small islands do not mean small impact. Three undergraduate students born and raised on Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands stood before a room of researchers, renowned scientists, and administrators and presented their work, which they hope will have a significant impact on the Mariana Islands and beyond.
True leadership isn’t defined by the strategies we write on paper; it is proven by the work we are willing to do when our community needs us most. 🌍✨
Looking at these moments from our recent Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps Village Beautification, we are reminded that sustainable progress requires a profound willingness to get our hands dirty. True resilience isn’t passive. It’s an active, daily choice to show up, clear the debris, and build back stronger.
As communities across Micronesia recover from the impacts of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, members of the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps (G3CC) are proving that sustainability work goes far beyond environmental projects—it is also about showing up in times of crisis.
With approximately $1 million in annual local funding, the Guam Green Growth (G3) initiative generated more than $30 million in external funding last year—an over 30-fold return that underscores the value of investing in sustainability programs, according to UOG Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant Director Austin Shelton, Ph.D.
(Tumon, Guam) – Today, the Guam Visitors Bureau announced the signing of its memorandum of understanding with the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability (UOG CIS), Sea Grant, and Guam Green Growth (G3) at Hyatt Regency Guam in Tumon during UOG CIS’s weeklong Conference on Sustainability.
“Because for us in the Pacific, resilience is not a trend,” said Sabrina Suluai-Mahuka, Ph.D., founder and executive director of Finafinau, one of two educators at the forefront of Pacific scholarship and advocacy who served as featured speakers, framing the emotional and political weight of island resilience in the face of ongoing environmental and social challenges.
Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero, Lt. Gov. Josh Tenorio, and Blue Planet Alliance Executive Director Francois Rogers sign a document reaffirming Guam’s commitment to the 100×100 renewable energy campaign during the 17th Conference on Island Sustainability on Thursday.
Stories—not just systems and statistics—defined the CIS2026 SEED Talks, where voices from across the island community transformed personal journeys into powerful calls for change. Framed as “ideas worth cultivating,” the speaker series invited participants to move beyond data and into lived experience, weaving together narratives of loss, identity, resilience, and hope. In an intimate, TED-style setting, each speaker offered a glimpse into how their own paths, shaped by culture, community, and connection to land and sea—continue to inform their work.
At the 17th University of Guam Conference on Island Sustainability (CIS2026), leaders and representatives from across Micronesia and Hawaiʻi gathered for a Green Growth session sharing the progress, partnerships, and shared vision driving sustainability efforts across island communities. The discussion illustrated how these initiatives are advancing solutions rooted in both traditional knowledge and modern innovation.
“As I speak to you tonight, the entire island virtually of Saipan and Tinian will still sleep in darkness.”
The annual “Conversations with the Conference Co-Chairs” at the formal opening of the 17th University of Guam Conference on Island Sustainability (CIS2026) focused on a timely discussion on island resilience and recovery following Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
The University of Guam has announced three dynamic voices set to take the stage as this year’s Seed Talk presenters at the Conference on Island Sustainability, spotlighting emerging community leaders whose work reflects the conference’s theme, “Illuminating the Path to Prosperity.”
The University of Guam will move forward with its flagship Conference on Island Sustainability (CIS2026) this year following the passing of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, underscoring the event’s regional importance and resilience in the face of severe weather.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) is inviting the public and partners to share their support and experiences through a new initiative highlighting the value the program brings to Guam and the broader Micronesian region.
From ancient fishing traditions and modern marine science to a fish kelaguen competition, the second annual Fish Fest —organized by the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant —returned this month, continuing its mission to promote sustainable fishing and food security.
The Guam Green Growth (G3) Guam Restoration of Watersheds (GROW) Corps, facilitated by the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant, has been named to 50 States, 50 Breakthroughs, a national showcase highlighting transformative public service initiatives across the United States and its territories.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant’s Guihan for Guåhan (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) program are inviting the community to celebrate Guam’s rich fishing traditions and local seafood at Fish Fest 2026, set for Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the CHamoru Village in Hagåtña.
The University of Guam (UOG) has announced an extension of the 17th University of Guam Conference on Island Sustainability (CIS2026), expanding the event through April 26 with the addition of two days of programming in Saipan, further strengthening its partnership with Northern Marianas College (NMC).
The 17 University of Guam students who attended the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) National Diversity in STEM (NDiSTEM) Conference received formal recognition from the Guam Legislature for representing the island at the national event. The students participated in the conference as members of the Guam NSF EPSCoR, SEAS Islands Alliance and Navigating Home programs at UOG.
The University of Guam’s commitment to sustainability and student opportunity was on full display during the recent UOG New Student Orientation event organized by the UOG’s student services team, where a coalition of campus programs came together to present a unified, student-focused welcome.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) are happy to announce that applications are now open for the sixth season of the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps (G3CC), continuing their robust workforce development plan that has graduated nearly 100 local workers who have developed skills for the emerging green economy.
Dozens of residents, students, scientists, and community leaders gathered at the Guam Museum in Hagåtña for Our Ocean, Our Voice: A Community Workshop for Comments on Deep Sea Mining, a collaborative event hosted by the Office of the Governor of Guam and Lt. Governor, and facilitated by the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant and Guam Green Growth aimed to support public engagement in a critical federal decision affecting the region’s marine environment.
The Office of the Governor and Lt. Governor will host a free public workshop on January 7, 2026, to provide assistance to submit comments on the federal government’s deep-sea mining proposal for waters near the Marianas Trench, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) brought together dozens of sustainability professionals, partners, and supporters for a special “Homecoming”-themed alumni mixer in December at Capitol Kitchen, raising funds for the UOG Endowment Fund while strengthening the island’s network of environmental leaders.
The University of Guam is now accepting presentation proposals for its 17th Conference on Island Sustainability, scheduled to take place April 20-24, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Guam.
For many island communities, pursuing higher education and scientific careers often means leaving home—and too often, not returning. The National Science Foundation (NSF) Navigating Home program was created to reverse that trend by building clear pathways for STEM professionals with Guam roots to return, reconnect, and apply their expertise where it is needed most.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) revealed the cover of its highly anticipated 2026 Tide Chart Calendar at a special event held at the Guam Green Growth Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub at CHamoru Village, marking another year of the publication that has become essential for island fishers and coastal enthusiasts.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) wrapped up its 2025 tree-planting season with the final GROW in Malojloj event, bringing together community volunteers for a morning of environmental restoration at the Ugum Watershed project site.
The University of Guam strengthened its presence in STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics) at the 2025 Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) National Diversity in STEM (NDiSTEM) Conference, where three UOG students earned national recognition for their research presentations.
Over 125 community members gathered at Gab Gab Beach for a critical Brown Tree Snake (BTS) Control Workshop and Snake Hunt, a collaborative effort organized by NAVFAC Marianas and the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant).
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) has announced that the GROW in Malojloj tree planting event, originally schedule for this coming Saturday, November 8, 2025 has been postponed until Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 8am.
In partnership with the Guam Department of Agriculture’s (DOAG) Division of Aquatic & Wildlife Resources (DAWR), the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability & Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) and ICF (a national leader in Habitat Conservation Plan consulting) held two public town hall meetings in Hågat and Dededo about the developing of the Guam Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP).
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability & Sea Grant officially announces that applications are officially open for the Community Backyard Aquaponics System Program (CBAS).
The University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub has announced two workshops to be hosted at their CHamoru Village campus showcasing both cultural knowledge and high-tech innovation.
The partnership between the University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth (G3) and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Green Growth Initiative (CNMI GG) celebrated a major milestone last week with the official launch of the CNMI Green Growth Kupu Conservation Corps in Saipan. This regional expansion brings a proven model of environmental workforce development to the CNMI, aiming to train a new generation of leaders for the Pacific green economy.
Ever had surf and turf with a twist, featuring tilapia raised right here through the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant’s aquaculture program? That was on the table at this year’s Maila Ta Fan Chesa, where sustainability and food security weren’t just topics of discussion — they were part of the menu.
The University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub (G3 Makerspace) recently hosted a 3D Printing Workshop, offering the community hands-on experience with cutting-edge additive manufacturing technology. The event was a part of the G3 Sustainable September lineup, a month-long series dedicated to promoting environmental stewardship and achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on the island.
The fadang, a cycad native to and only found in Micronesia, has found space in the Atantåno Heritage Preserve through an outplanting organized by the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant’s Island Conservation Lab (UOG CIS & Sea Grant’s ICL).
The fifth cohort of the Guam Green Growth Kupu Conservation Corps (G3CC) closed out their journey with a challenge: to take the lessons learned over the past six months and leave a mark, no matter what industry or path they choose next.
The University of Guam, Guam Green Growth (G3), and partners launched Sustainable September with a proclamation signing, highlighting the multi-sectoral efforts that laid the foundation for the islands’ progress in achieving the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
The possibilities are abundant as the Micronesian Chef’s Association (MCA), the American Culinary Federation (ACF) and the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & SG) officially announced the team members and special ingredient assignments for this year’s Maila Ta Fan Chesa event to be held next Thursday, September 17, at the Hyatt Regency Guam.
In the spirit of community collaboration, the University of Guam’s (UOG) Guam Green Growth (G3) initiative and the Yoña mayor’s office planted 34 plumeria trees along the Yona cliff line as part of ongoing island beautification efforts.
The Micronesian Chefs’ Association (MCA), in partnership with the American Culinary Federation (ACF) and the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant), is excited to announce the return of the Maila Ta Fan Chesa event on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Guam.
The Guam Green Growth Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub (G3 Makerspace) has started a campaign to collect recyclable plastics in support of a new project to refurbish school desks. This initiative aims to provide a sustainable solution to a common problem in schools and address a significant challenge in waste management on island.
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