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A group of seven people, including Navigating Home Fellow Kira Reklai, stand smiling side-by-side indoors for a photo following a final fellowship presentation.

Science communication and personal stories over adobo and banana lumpia: Reflections on mentoring Navigating Home fellow Kira Reklai

True science communication also honors the human stories behind the programs, behind research. Serving as a mentor for the Navigating Home program this year gave me a renewed appreciation for this truth. While I have guided reporters and community educators in the past, mentoring Kira Reklai—a fellow with a background in early childhood education—for Navigating Home was a uniquely rewarding journey.

Louella Losinio September 21, 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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“Protecting our island’s natural resources starts by meeting our community right where they are!” 🌊🌿

Huge congratulations to Navigating Home fellows Kira Reklai and Enqi Yang on concluding their 3-month fellowship! From connecting culture and early childhood education with science communication to hands-on fisheries management and youth outreach, Kira and Enqi showed us that conservation takes everyone—STEM and non-STEM alike.

Check out the full story of their journey and how they’re building connections between culture, community, and resource conservation ✨

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Dave Crisostomo wearing a blue polo shirt standing with an aquaponics system with live fish inside.

Registration open for the fourth cohort of the Community Backyard Aquaponics Systems (CBAS) program

Registration is now open for the fourth cohort of the Community Backyard Aquaponics Systems program (CBAS). Check out the rules, schedule and register today for your chance to get a system for your family for absolutely free!

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Guam’s premier farm-to-table culinary event returns with Maila’ Ta Fan Chesa

Guam’s vibrant culinary scene takes center stage once again as Maila’ Ta Fan Chesa returns on Thursday, August 27, 2026, bringing together some of the island’s most talented chefs for an unforgettable evening celebrating Guam’s local flavors, agriculture, and culinary creativity.

August 11, 2026 No Comments

A group graduation photo of the G3 Conservation Corps and Youth Conservation Corps, posing indoors with certificates, flower crowns, and UOG leaders.

UOG’s G3 graduates join green workforce as Conservation Corps marks first joint graduation

Over 130 Guam residents have graduated from the Guam Green Growth (G3) Conservation Corps in hopes of pursuing green careers or continuing their education in sustainability-related fields, underscoring the program’s impact in developing Guam’s sustainability workforce.

August 5, 2026 No Comments

What is a green job?

The graduates of the 2026 Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps piled into a room at the UOG School of Business and Public Administration on their final day, knowing only one thing: they were going to a Green Job Fair.

August 3, 2026 No Comments

Ambassador-maxxing (How I accidentally locked in to STEM engagement)

My name is Kira Reklai. As a Navigating Home Fellow, I had the unexpectedly fun experience of joining the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Ambassador Program (STEMAP). This program helps STEM professionals connect with the community through different engagement activities.

August 3, 2026 No Comments

More than Science: Learning to connect with communities

As Guam continues to strengthen its disaster preparedness efforts, Guam Green Growth (G3) and GTA are inviting the community to learn how to safely maintain generators and stay connected during emergencies through a Storm Smart Workshop on Saturday, Aug. 1.

July 31, 2026 No Comments