This project supports reef restoration capacity building in American Samoa. National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa (NMSAS) will continue to support territorial restoration activities. This project will track ongoing restoration efforts and continue t...

The purpose of this project is to support coral restoration efforts in American Samoa to meet the priorities stated in the American Samoa Restoration Plan. This includes continued support to maintain and expand the AS coral nursery and continue evaluation...

The National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa (NMSAS) will provide support for research that will evaluate the role of herbivorous fish in maintaining resilience in NMSAS units and other reefs in American Samoa. A team from the University of California ...

In 2016, the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa (NMSAS) facilitated a climate change vulnerability assessment for the territory. This project raised awareness of climate change impacts and evaluated broadscale management recommendations to decrea...

The purpose of this project is to test different coral nursery designs and coral species to determine most successful approach for up-scaling in the Pacific. Phase one: conduct pilot study to identify suitable location(s) that maximize coral growth, to de...

The Manell-Geus watershed was identified as a priority watershed under Guam’s coral reef conservation program in 2009 and as a NOAA Habitat Blueprint Focus Area (HFA) in 2014. The watershed drains into a rich and diverse coastal area that supports cultura...

FOR-Guam supports local agencies by contributing to coral reef management through community engagement. Capacity will be built among local community members, through a citizen science approach using volunteers referred to as members of FOR-Guam. A key com...