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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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Flyer soliciting applicants to the 2026 G3 GROW Conservation Corps.

UOG CIS & Sea Grant opens recruitment for short-term G3 GROW Corps

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.

Three student fellows give a presentation in a room with ocean murals. One fellow speaks and gestures in front of a monitor displaying a slide about their coral research titled "Our Thoughts on Working with Dr. Houk & Team," while audience members listen in the foreground.

1 Island, 1 Future: Inside the UOG CIS and Sea Grant REEF program, building capacity in our students

Three undergraduate students, Angelie Donguines, Ale’a Duenas, and Dominic Torres participated in the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant’s Research Education and Extensive Fellowship (REEF) program in Dr. Peter Houk’s lab at the University of Guam Marine Laboratory. Through hands-on projects involving coral skeleton identification, benthic image analysis, and contributing to regional datasets, the interns worked with the Micronesia Coral Reef Monitoring (MCRM) program and learned how to use scientific data and technology to support the protection and monitoring of coral reef ecosystems.

Guam Department of Agriculture Director Chelsa Muna stands indoors speaking into a microphone, gesturing toward a large digital display screen that reads "Guam Coastal Fisheries Management Plan Community Meeting" next to an audience member.

Guam Coastal Fisheries Management Plan public comment period extended

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.

A large group of youth conservation corps members and leadership pose indoors, holding up colorful square signs with various icons and Chamoru text representing local sustainability and conservation goals.

Guam Green Growth launches first-ever youth conservation corps

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.

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303 University Drive

UOG Station

Mangilao, Guam 96913 

Phone: (671)735-5631 

 Email: cis@uog.edu  

seagrant@uog.edu    

©2026 University of Guam 

Sea Grant. All rights reserved.

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303 University Drive UOG Station
Mangilao, Guam 96913 
Phone: (671)-735-5631 
 Email: cis@uog.edu  
seagrant@uog.edu   
Contact Us  
©2026 University of Guam 
Sea Grant.
All rights reserved.
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration logo
303 University Drive
UOG Station
Mangilao, Guam 96913 
Phone: (671)735-5631 
 Email: cis@uog.edu  
seagrant@uog.edu   
Contact Us  
©2026 University of Guam 
Sea Grant. All rights reserved.
UOG Center for Island Sustainability & Sea Grant logo
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration logo

Contact Us 

303 University Drive

UOG Station

Mangilao, Guam 96913 

Phone: (671)735-5631 

 Email: cis@uog.edu  

seagrant@uog.edu    

©2026 University of Guam 

Sea Grant. All rights reserved.

UOG Center for Island Sustainability & Sea Grant logo
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration logo
303 University Drive UOG Station
Mangilao, Guam 96913 
Phone: (671)-735-5631 
 Email: cis@uog.edu  
seagrant@uog.edu   
Contact Us  
©2026 University of Guam 
Sea Grant.
All rights reserved.
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration logo
303 University Drive
UOG Station
Mangilao, Guam 96913 
Phone: (671)735-5631 
 Email: cis@uog.edu  
seagrant@uog.edu   
Contact Us  
©2026 University of Guam 
Sea Grant. All rights reserved.
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