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UOG introduces 2026 REEF fellows and G3 Circular Economy interns

The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) has announced six students selected for the 2026 Research, Education and Extension Fellowship (REEF) and Guam Green Growth (G3) Circular Economy Internship. Over the coming months, these students will bridge the gap between classroom theory and hands-on practice, gaining professional experience in fields ranging from coral reef ecology to the island’s circular economy.

Louella Losinio March 10, 2026

NATURAL RESOURCES

Our natural resources team is hard at work protecting
and conserving native and endemic plant species.

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OCEAN CONSERVATION

Our ocean research teams are working to protect our
precious marine resources and species including our native
Sea Turtles and fisheries

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Sustainable Start

At the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability & Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant), we define sustainability as the balance between meeting current needs and safeguarding the resources of future generations. Established in 2009, UOG CIS & Sea Grant is the region’s lead institution for supporting the transition toward a sustainable, self-reliant, and prosperous island community.

Ocean of Reach

Since our founding, UOG CIS & Sea Grant has evolved into the region’s focal point for sustainability research and community outreach. We collaborate closely with government agencies, NGOs, and community groups to address critical island needs across four key pillars: Environment, Economy, Society, and Education.

A Green Future

With an expanding portfolio of implementation projects and strong community partnerships, UOG CIS & Sea Grant is moving the region toward a sustainable tomorrow. Our work is defined by action. Through transformative programs like Guam Green Growth, the SEAS Islands Alliance, and Navigating Home, we are turning sustainability plans into on-the-ground reality.

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UOG sustainability partners unite to welcome students at orientation with comprehensive outreach experience

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.

January 20, 2026 No Comments

Emma Perez joins University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant as fiscal officer

The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) has announced the arrival of Emma Perez as its new Fiscal Officer, bringing decades of financial leadership and nonprofit experience to the many environmental, research, capacity building and workforce development programs it hosts.

January 16, 2026 No Comments

UOG recruiting members for the sixth season of the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps

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.

January 15, 2026 No Comments

Community rallies at “Our Ocean, Our Voice” workshop to provide comments on deep sea mining as final chance to submit comment approaches

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.

January 12, 2026 No Comments

Governor, Lt. Governor Host Public Workshop to Help Guam Comment on Federal Deep-Sea Mining Proposal

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.

January 5, 2026 No Comments

UOG CIS and Sea Grant celebrate “Homecoming” at alumni mixer benefiting endowment fund

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.

December 31, 2025 No Comments