guamreeflife.com: reef conservation

Volunteers participating a tree-planting event led by Guam Dept. of Agriculture's Forest and Soil Resources Division. Photo by Guam FSRD.

Professor Kika Clearwater is the mascot for the Island Pride Campaign, and is featured in a variety of outreach materials.

A school of yellowstripe goatfish, (Mulloidichthys flavolineatus), known locally as satmoneti, in the Tumon Bay Marine Preserve. Goatfish, which are abundant in the preserves, are one of most often targeted reef fish outside of these protected areas. Photo:D. Burdick.



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	copyright statement: the images on this site are to be used only for non- commercial purposes, such as personal use or not-for-profit education and outreach activities. Please email me at burdickdr at hotmail.com to request use of these images for more than personal (i.e., home) use. - Importance of Guam's reefs - Health of Guam's reefs - - Health intro - - Reef health tour - - - - Northern reefs - - - - East-central and southeastern reefs - - - - Apra Harbor reefs - - - -Southwestern reefs - - - - Western reefs - Threats to Guam's reefs - - Algae overgrowth - - Anchor damage - - Coral bleaching - - Crown of thorns outbreaks - - Debris - - Disease - - Divers/snorkelers/ swimmers - - Illegal fishing - - Kayaks and other human-powered watercraft - - Ocean acidification - - Overharvesting - - Sedimentation - - Sewage discharge - - Stormwater runoff - - Terpios sponge - - Vessel groundings - - Windsurf boards and kiteboards - Current management - Recommendations - Get involved	What is currently being done to reduce or eliminate these threats?
		As reported in the 2008 State of the Coral Reef Ecosystems of Guam report, "a broad network of local and federal agencies, NGOs, legislators, private enterprises, teachers, students and other concerned citizens continue to partner in the implementation of ambitious and creative ways to address the primary threats to Guam’s coral reefs. Re-vegetation efforts, outreach campaigns, enforcement of the marine preserves, implementation of a comprehensive monitoring strategy, the strengthening of existing policies and the planned implementation of new ones are all examples of Guam’s commitment to improving the health of its coral reef resources. Major public works projects, including the extension of sewage outfalls and the closing of Ordot dump, will also contribute to a healthier reef system. Guam’s participation in the Micronesia Challenge represents a major step towards effective management of the island’s natural resources, setting achievable conservation goals, identifying sustainable financing strategies, and providing an opportunity to further engage the community in natural resource management. An increasing level of community participation in cleanups and erosion control efforts, as well as the success of recent outreach and education activities, indicate that public awareness is increasing." More information about current reef management activities on Guam will be provided in the near future.	Volunteers participating a tree-planting event led by Guam Dept. of Agriculture's Forest and Soil Resources Division. Photo by Guam FSRD. Professor Kika Clearwater is the mascot for the Island Pride Campaign, and is featured in a variety of outreach materials. A school of yellowstripe goatfish, (Mulloidichthys flavolineatus), known locally as satmoneti, in the Tumon Bay Marine Preserve. Goatfish, which are abundant in the preserves, are one of most often targeted reef fish outside of these protected areas. Photo:D. Burdick.
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