Get Involved

Looking to get some volunteer hours and do some good in the community? Look no further than the Guam Service Learning portal! This site hosts all kinds of volunteering opportunities to get involved with, including some related to reef conservation.

Click here to check it out

The Department of Agriculture hosts hunting derbies several times per year to help cull the population of feral pigs and deer. These species are not native to the island and contribute to the deforestation of Guam’s inland forests, which in turn contributes to increased erosion and sedimentation that impacts local reefs. Participating in these derbies may not seem like your typical way of helping corals, but everything is connected, from ridge to reef, so addressing threats in upland areas can also positively impact coastal areas!

Check out the Department of Agriculture Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources Facebook page for updates on the next derby

Crown-of-thorns sea stars (COTS) are a nuisance species that can cause significant damage to coral reef ecosystems. If you are a confident scuba diver (Advanced Open Water certification level minimum) and want to help control COTS outbreaks, consider becoming part of the Guam Crown-of-Thorns Rapid Response Team!

To receive more information and updates on the next training dates, Check out this flyer.

If you love sharing your passion for the natural world with students, then consider becoming a volunteer docent at the Ritidian National Wildlife Refuge! They need volunteers on Thursdays and Fridays to help lead field trips in the refuge. Many of us on the GCRI team have assisted with Ritidian field trips in the past and they are always a lot of fun and a great opportunity to help young students connect with nature!

Check out their website to learn more, or call 671-355-5096

The Ritidian Wildlife Refuge also hosts monthly beach cleanups open to anyone over the age of 18. Click here to check out their schedule for upcoming beach cleanups

Calling all fishers! Did you know that you can help keep Guam’s fish around for generations to come simply by sharing a photo of your catch? It’s true; all you have to do is submit photos of your catch with a ruler or other object in the frame for reference. From there, Sea Grant staff can record measurements and identify the species you caught. If you have a particularly large catch, you can also call in and request a staff member to meet up with you to collect data in person! Keeping track of this information is a great way to keep tabs on how local fish populations are doing and identify the best course of action to keep these species around for future generations of fishers.

Check out these flyers for more information: Flyer 1 Flyer 2

If you would like to participate, please check out @guam_fish on Instagram, or reach out to project coordinator Leilani Sablan at sablanl9009@triton.uog.edu