Curious about Guam’s coral reefs? Explore resources, reef-friendly tips, and ways to get involved with the work we do at the Guam Coral Reef Initiative. Also learn more about Guam’s seagrass beds, mangrove forests, marine preserves, and watersheds.

Surveys and studies show that Guam’s reefs continue to shift towards communities dominated by stress-tolerant coral species, like plate & pillar coral (Porites rus). Meanwhile, Guam’s reefs continue to see declines in stress-susceptible species like staghorn corals (Genus Acropora ).

2021年4月15日 · Guam is a U.S. island territory in the Western Pacific, the southernmost island in the Marianas island chain and the largest island in Micronesia. Guam is just one of the USGS Coral Reef Project's study locations.

What is the Guam Coral Reef Initiative? We are part of the Government of Guam and seek to protect Guam’s coral reefs. Learn more about our staff, our strategies, and our partnerships.

Established in 1997, GovGuam established the Coral Reef Initiative to address threats to the reefs. The CRI Provides funding for management and protection of coral reef ecosystems in the insular areas (CFDA 15.875).

Guam's coral reefs are an integral part of the culture, livelihoods, and aesthetics of the island. Fishing provides Guam residents with an accessible and healthy source of protein. Nearshore coral reef habitats are important to both subsistence and commercial fishing.

Established in 1997, GovGuam established the Coral Reef Initiative to address threats to the reefs. The CRI Provides funding for management and protection of coral reef ecosystems in the insular areas (CFDA 15.875).

2024年10月17日 · Guam has extensive and vibrant coral reef ecosystems. It has approximately 100 kilometers of shallow reef systems and additional deep reef area. The biodiversity of Guam’s coral reefs is the highest of any US state or territory.

Guam’s Coral Reefs: How Are They Doing? A brief guide to reefs around the island The health of Guam’s reefs varies, with some reefs showing signs of severe degradation and others supporting relatively healthy reef communities.

Coral reef fisheries include both finfish and inver tebrates. These fisheries are both economically and culturally important. Reef fish have been histori cally important in the diet of the population, how ever, westernization and declining stocks have reduced the role of reef fish overall.