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Research Matters: CIS&SG lead Guam toward a sustainable future

Research Matters: CIS&SG lead Guam toward a sustainable future

Research Matters: CIS&SG lead Guam toward a sustainable future


11/25/2025
Perceptions on Ocean Energy outreach.
Perceptions on Ocean Energy outreach at Agana Shopping Center in November 2024
Perceptions on Ocean Energy outreach.
Perceptions on Ocean Energy outreach at Agana Shopping Center in November 2024
Perceptions on Ocean Energy outreach at Energy Expo & EV Test Drive.
Perceptions on Ocean Energy outreach at Energy Expo & EV Test Drive Event (hosted by GPA / GEO) at GPO in September 2025
Informational graphic of the survey results.
Informational graphic of the survey results of Perceptions on Ocean Energy.
A rabbitfish.
A rabbitfish is held above the zero-waste-salt-water aquaculture system where it was raised.
Local oysters.
Local oysters are grown in the zero-waste-salt-water aquaculture system along with rabbitfish and seaweed.
A Dendrobium guamense flowers.
A Dendrobium guamense flowers at the rare plant nursery (Photo Credit: Else Demeulenaere)
Island Conservation Lab staff.
Island Conservation Lab staff gather for a group photo at the rare plant nursery.
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The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant continue to keep Guam moving forward in the protection of our natural resources and a net zero carbon future.

Their mission is challenging, and researchers remain undaunted by the tasks that involve working with watersheds, fish populations, ocean energy, the circular economy, native and invasive species, workforce training, traditional medicine, and an array of projects that benefit our island and the region.

Through partnerships with various government agencies and private sector enterprises, CIS&SG are restoring forests, addressing climate change, providing guidance for the community on food security and initiating research on backyard aquaculture systems.

Read the full article at Guam PDN

Research Matters is a new editorial series from the University of Guam Office of Research and Sponsored Programs that brings readers into the world of UOG’s research centers. The column runs every other Monday in the Guam Pacific Daily News (PDN).