Fanha aniyan Pulan CHamoru

6 Fanha aniyan Pulan CHamoru

About the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council was established by Congress in 976 and has authority over fisheries in the Pacific Ocean seaward of Hawai i, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and the US remote island areas. The fisheries in federal waters surrounding Guam and the CNMI are managed under the Mariana Archipelago Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) and Pacific Pelagic FEP. Traditional knowledge along with Western science and wide community involvement are integral parts of the ecosystem-based approach to fishery management. The 6 reauthorized Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act requires that federally managed fisheries are regulated through annual catch limits (ACLs). A publication of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council pursuant to NOAA Award No. NA4NMF456 Copyright 6 Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council ISBN 978--9786-89- Lobster fishing on the island of Alamagan,. Photo courtesy of Guam Advisory Panel Chair Peter Perez Front cover art: Aeon-Domini Charfauros, Guam High School, First Place, Grades 9 6 Annual Catch Limits for Federally Managed Species in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Fishery Management unit species (MUS) ACL (in lbs) Bottomfish Bottomfish multi-species stock complex 66, Coral Reef Atulai or bigeye scad Selar crumenophthalmus 5, Ecosystem (CRE) Bumphead parrotfish Bolbometopon muricatum 797 Chubs/Rudderfish Kyphosidae 9,6 Crabs Crustaceans 7, Emperors Lethrinidae 5, Goatfish Mullidae 5, Groupers Serranidae,5 Humphead (Napoleon) wrasse Cheilinus undulatus,96 Jacks Carangidae 9, Mollusks turbo snail; octopus; giant clams,8 Mullets Mugilidae 7,9 Parrotfish Scaridae 7,6 Rabbitfish Siganidae 9, Reef Sharks Carcharhinidae,9 Snappers Lutjanidae 8, Squirrelfish Holocentridae,4 Surgeonfish Acanthuridae 97,6 Wrasses Labridae 5, All Other CREMUS combined 85, Crustaceans Deepwater Shrimp 48,488 Kona Crab,9 Slipper Lobster Spiny Lobster,5 Precious Coral Black Coral 7 Precious Corals in the Guam Exploratory Area,5 ACL for bumphead parrotfish is for Guam and CNMI combined. Does not include bumphead parrotfish. Does not include humphead (Napoleon) wrasse. Note: ACLs are not specified for most pelagic species because they are subject to international fishing agreements or have life cycles of less than a year and are thus exempted from the ACL requirement.

About This Calendar 6 Fanha aniyan Pulan CHamoru Art Contest Winners This 6 Fanha aniyan Pulan CHamoru (Chamorro Lunar Calendar) includes the contributions and advice of the Guam Chamorro Lunar Calendar Committee, which was initiated by the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council. Traditional fishing and conservation practices of the Chamorro people of the Mariana Archipelago are highlighted. Traditional ecological knowledge and community involvement are integral parts of the ecosystem-based approach to fishery management and are components of the Mariana Archipelago and Pacific Pelagic Fishery Ecosystem Plans (FEPs) for the Western Pacific Region. These FEPs are developed, monitored and amended by the Council to conserve and manage fisheries seaward of the state waters surrounding Guam. The Guam Lunar Calendar Committee members are Anthony J.P. Ada, Ed Benavente, Julie Jill Benavente, John Calvo, Joseph Artero Cameron, Jeremy Cepeda, Frank Cruz, Dr. Larry Cunningham, Tim Dela Cruz, Manuel P. Duenas II, Michael Duenas, Chip Guard, Leonard Z. Iriarte, Carlos L. Laguana, Dr. Lisa Linda Natividad, Peter R. Onedera, Selina Onedera-Salas, Anthony Malia Ramirez, Felix Reyes, Jesse Rosario, Vincent John Salas, Edward San Nicolas, Barry D. Smith, Edward C. Tedtaotao, Frank C. Tedtaotao and John C. Tedtaotao. The tide charts with the moon rise and set times in Chamorro time for Apra Harbor, Guam, were provided by OceanFun Publishing, NZ. The moon phases were calculated using the HM Nautical Almanac Office (astro.ukho.gov.uk/websurf) as guidance. The seasonal fishing predictions were provided by the fishermen in the committee and consolidated by Jesse Rosario. This calendar features some of the winning entries from an art contest held on Guam. The theme of the competition, Kustumbren Pumeskan Tåsi yan Tåno (Fishing and Hunting Traditions), was chosen in celebration of Guam s hosting of the th Festival of Pacific Arts (FestPac) from May to June 4, 6. This theme encourages the perpetuation of traditional knowledge and cultural values and practices through activities that promote sustainable use of natural resources so as to ensure the island s food and cultural security. The lunar movement directs the life cycles of the flora and fauna of the land and ocean and are central to life in our islands. Threats to our Chamorro culture and food security can have catastrophic impacts to our natural resources and the people of the Mariana Archipelago. The practice and perpetuation of culture and traditions have provided the Mariana people with resiliency and ensured the availability of food through sound management of natural resources. Teachers were encouraged to include this contest in their lesson plans. Grades K First Place: Isabella Quintanilla, Daniel L. Perez Elementary School Second Place: Lincy Hernandez, Tamuning Elementary School Third Place: Zariyah Santos, Daniel L. Perez Elementary School Honorable Mention: Talon Jay Aguero, Harry S. Truman Elementary School Aveyani Babauta, Tamuning Elementary School Janine Evangelista, Daniel L. Perez Elementary School Kyra Ignacio, Harry S. Truman Elementary School Sean A. Mecate, Tamuning Elementary School Chiara Ortega, Harry S. Truman Elementary School Arielle Marie Ortega Villareal, Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School Seth Unpingco, Harry S. Truman Elementary School Isaiah P. Vela, Daniel L. Perez Elementary School Frederick Ziegler, Harry S. Truman Elementary School Grades 5 First Place: Elianna Cuevas, Daniel L. Perez Elementary School Second Place: Danah C. Bonto, Dominican Catholic School Third Place: Wuju (Rachel) Cho, Tamuning Elementary School Honorable Mention: Kayelie Paige Celo, Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School Ciera Cruz, Tamuning Elementary School Ella Faye J. Escano, Daniel L. Perez Elementary School Jed Joseph P. Fernando, Dominican Catholic School Victoria J. Green, Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School Juliana Art B. Lagman, Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School Joseph E. F. Olarte, Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School Jessica Pendon, Harry S. Truman Elementary School Ralph Ashley G. Pineda, Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School Jonathan Relativo, Daniel L. Perez Elementary School Mikaela Tanglao, Daniel L. Perez Elementary School Destiny P. E. Tumbucon, Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School Grades 6 8 First Place: Natalie Galvez, Bishop Baumgartner Memorial Catholic School Second Place: Kristin Tolentino, Bishop Baumgartner Memorial Catholic School Third Place: Angelica Poffenberger, Bishop Baumgartner Memorial Catholic School Honorable Mention: Amber Santos, Bishop Baumgartner Memorial Catholic School Grades 9 First Place: Aeon-Domini Charfauros, Guam High School Second Place: Preston Lutter, Guam High School Third Place: Aaliyah Wooten, Guam High School Honorable Mention: Alana Harris, Guam High School Kaysha Quyote, Guam High School Rhiannon Young, Guam High School Guam Art Contest Judges: Glenda Carter, Joey Certeza, Vera Ferrara and Dr. Lisa Natividad. Guam Art Contest Sponsors: Fish Eye Marine Park, Guam Tropical Dive Station, McDonald s of Guam and UnderWater World.

Natalie Galvez Bishop Baumgartner Memorial Catholic School First Place, Grades 6 8

February 8 - March 7, 6 - February R 6:6 R 6:58 R 7:48 R 8:8 R 9:7 R :6 R :5 R :56 S :5 8 9 4 5 6 7 S 8:4 S 9: S : S : S :58 S :56 S :5 R :48 S :49 R :4 - S :44 S :8 S 4:8 S 5:6 S 6: S 6:44 S 7:5 S 8:5 S 8:44 8 9 4 5 6 7 R 4:5 R 5:9 R 6: R 7:4 R 8:4 R 8:5 R 9:4 R :7 R :4 S 9: R : - March S : S :44 S :7 R :4 R :5 R :6 R :58 R :5 8 9 4 5 6 7 R :47 R :5 S : S : S :54 S 4:49 S 5:45 R 4:4 S 6:44 Respetu (Respect): Always remember that in addition to showing respect for others, respect must also be practiced for our ancestors, our land, our ocean and our culture. Plant local trees and keep our island clean. Reduce, reuse and recycle. Mahimahi/Botague (Feb 8 Mar 7) Skipjack/Bonita (Mar 5 7) Yellowfin tuna (Mar 5 7)

Isabella Quintanilla Daniel L. Perez Elementary School First Place, Grades K

March 8-April 6, 6 - March R 5:4 R 6:5 R 7:5 R 8:6 R 8:57 R 9:5 R :4 R :7 S :9 8 9 4 5 6 7 S 7:4 S 8:4 S 9:4 S :4 S :4 S :4 S :4 R : S :4 R :5 - S :6 S :4 S 4: S 4:4 S 5:4 S 6:4 S 6:4 S 7: S 8: 8 9 4 5 6 7 R 4:8 R 5: R 6: R 6:49 R 7:7 R 8: R 9: R 9:56 R :4 S 8:4 R : - April S 9:4 S :8 S :55 S :45 R :49 R :9 R : R : R 4: 8 9 4 5 6 R :9 R :8 R :58 S :7 S : S 4:7 S 5:4 S 6: R 5: S 7: Inafa målek (Compassion and Caring): Work together to make things good. Get together with family and friends to clean up a beach or park. Always leave your picnic area cleaner than when you found it. Take your trash and properly dispose of it. Reduce, reuse and recycle. Mahimahi/Botague (Mar 8 Apr 6) Skipjack/Bonita (Mar 8 Apr 6) Yellowfin tuna (Mar 8 Apr 6)

Kristin Tolentino Bishop Baumgartner Memorial Catholic School Second Place, Grades 6 8

April 7-May 5, 6 - April R 5:5 R 6:4 R 7:6 R 8: R 9:6 R : R :9 S : S : 7 8 9 4 5 6 S 8:4 S 9:4 S :6 S :8 S :8 S :6 R : R :6 S :59 R :57 - S :4 S :4 S 4:4 S 4:4 S 5: S 6: S 6:4 S 7: S 8:6 7 8 9 4 5 6 R 4:47 R 5:4 R 6: R 7:7 R 7:5 R 8:4 R 9:7 R :6 R :5 S 8:5 R :54 - May S 9:4 S : S : R : R : R : R :48 R :7 7 8 9 4 5 R :44 R :4 S :7 S : S 4:8 S 5:5 S 6:4 R 4:7 S 7:4 Inagofli e (Friendship): Accept, share and enjoy the companionship of others in making Guam a healthier place to live. Educate newcomers of our Chamorro cultural values, history, traditions and practices so that they also learn to respect our island, our culture and our people. Teach them to reduce, reuse and recycle. Mahimahi/Botague (Apr 7 ) Skipjack/Bonita (Apr 7 May 5) Yellowfin tuna (Apr 7 May 5)

Preston Lutter, Guam High School Second Place, Grades 9

May 6-June, 6 - May R 5:9 R 6: R 7:9 R 8:7 R 9:5 R : R :58 R :5 S :4 6 7 8 9 4 5 S 8:6 S 9:8 S : S : S :9 S :4 S :54 R :4 S : R : - S : S :4 S : S 4: S 4:4 S 5: S 6:4 S 6:5 S 7:8 6 7 8 9 4 5 R 4:8 R 5:4 R 5:5 R 6:7 R 7:4 R 8: R 9: R 9:5 R :4 S 8:8 R : - S 9: S : S :6 S : R :44 R : R :8 R :7 6 7 8 9 R : R :9 R :57 S :56 S :5 S 4:49 S 5:48 R :58 S 6:49 Mana ayuda (Cooperation): Cooperate with others to make Guam a healthier place to live. Assist your Mayor and Vice Mayor by planting local trees within your village. Support your village programs to reduce, reuse and recycle. June Skipjack/Bonita (May 6 Jun ) Yellowfin tuna (May 6 Jun ) Rabbit fish/mañahak Talaya, Scoop net (May 8 7) Goatfish/Tia o Talaya, Gill net (May Jun ) Trevally/I e Talaya, Gill net (May Jun )

Elianna Cuevas Daniel L. Perez Elementary School First Place, Grades 5

June 4-July, 6 - June R 4:5 R 5:49 R 6:47 R 7:46 R 8:44 R 9:4 R :4 R :4 S : 4 5 6 7 8 9 S 7:5 S 8:5 S 9:5 S :5 S :44 S : S :9 R : S :4 R : - S : S :59 S :8 S :8 S 4: S 4:46 S 5: S 6: S 7:5 4 5 6 7 8 9 R :46 R 4: R 5: R 6:7 R 6:56 R 7:46 R 8:7 R 9:8 R :8 S 8:9 R :8 - S 9: S 9:57 S :5 S :46 R :5 R : R :5 R :4 R :6 4 5 6 7 8 9 R :56 R :4 R :9 S :4 S :9 S 4:7 S 5:7 S 6:7 R 4: S 7:8 Akseptasion (Acceptance): Accept responsibility for yourself and your family by minimizing your impact to the island s environment. Reduce, reuse and recycle. July Skipjack/Bonita (Jun 4 Jul ) Yellowfin tuna (Jun 4 Jul ) Goatfish/Tia o Talaya, Gill net (Jun 4 ) Trevally/I e Talaya, Gill net (Jun 4 ) Marlin/Båttó (Jun Jul )

Lincy Hernandez Tamuning Elementary School Second Place, Grades K

July 4-August, 6 - July R 5: R 6:9 R 7:6 R 8: R 9:4 R :5 R :5 R :4 4 5 6 7 8 9 S 8:6 S 9: S : S : S :56 S :8 S :9 S :58 R :7 S :6 R :4 - S :5 S :57 S :4 S :7 S 4:6 S 5:7 S 6: S 6:56 S 7:5 4 5 6 7 8 9 R 4: R 4:49 R 5:8 R 6:9 R 7: R 8: R 9: R 9:5 R :4 S 8:47 R :8 - S 9:4 S :8 S :4 S : R :8 R : R : R :9 4 5 6 7 8 9 R :4 R : R :49 S :9 S 4:8 S 5:7 S 6:5 R 4:6 S 7: Gineftåo (Generosity): Be willing to share your Chamorro history, culture, values and knowledge with others. Show them that you have respect for our island and our ocean. Be a good role model. Reduce, reuse and recycle. August Skipjack/Bonita (Jul 4 ) Yellowfin tuna (Jul 4 ) Marlin/Båttó (Jul 4 Aug )

Angelica Poffenberger Bishop Baumgartner Memorial Catholic School Third Place, Grades 6 8

August -, 6 - August R 5: R 6:9 R 7: R 7:55 R 8:45 R 9: R : R :7 R :54 4 5 6 7 8 9 S 8: S 9: S 9:49 S : S :4 S :54 S : S : S :54 R :4 - S :5 S :9 S :6 S :57 S :49 S 4:44 S 5:4 S 6:7 S 7:4 4 5 6 7 8 9 R : R 4:9 R 5: R 6: R 6:5 R 7:4 R 8: R 9: R : S 8: R :58 - S 9:8 S :6 S :4 S : R : R :4 R : R :6 R 4: 4 5 6 7 8 9 R :46 R :6 R :7 S : S 4:9 S 5:4 S 6:7 S 6:56 R 4:55 S 7:4 Minesñgon (Perseverance): Keep working hard to reach your goals to make a healthier Guam even when it gets difficult. It will take time to teach newcomers and young people to respect our island, our ocean, our people and our culture. Patiently reduce, reuse and recycle. Marlin/Båttó (Aug 4 )

Danah C. Bonto Dominican Catholic School Second Place, Grades 5

September -9, 6 - September R 5:47 R 6:7 R 7:6 R 8: R 9: R 9:47 R :4 R : R : 4 5 6 7 8 9 S 8:7 S 9:9 S 9:5 S : S :9 S :49 S : S :4 S :59 R : - S :47 S :7 S : S :5 S 4: S 5:8 S 6:7 S 7:6 S 8:5 4 5 6 7 8 9 R :5 R 4:4 R 5: R 6: R 7: R 7:59 R 8:49 R 9:8 R :9 S 9:5 R : - S :6 S :5 S :4 R :6 R : R :56 R :5 R :4 4 5 6 7 8 9 R :5 R : S : S 4:4 S 4:54 S 5:4 S 6:4 R 4: S 7:6 Responsapblidåt (Responsibility): Always be someone others can depend on to make Guam a safe, healthy and clean place to live. You show that you are responsible when you reduce, reuse and recycle. Marlin/Båttó (Sept 9) Rabbit fish/mañahak Talaya, Scoop net (Sept 5 ) Bigeye scad/atulai Net, Rod and reel casting (Sept 9)

Wuju (Rachel) Cho Tamuning Elementary School Third Place, Grades 5

September -October 9, 6 - September October R 5: R 6:8 R 6:55 R 7:4 R 8:9 R 9:7 R :5 R :5 R :4 4 5 6 7 8 9 S 7:47 S 8:6 S 9:7 S 9:46 S :7 S : S :54 S :4 S :8 R : - S :9 S : S :5 S : S :58 S 4:56 S 5:56 S 6:58 S 8: 4 5 6 7 8 9 R : R 4:9 R 4:58 R 5:46 R 6:5 R 7:4 R 8:5 R 9:8 R : S 9: R : - S :4 S : S :59 S :5 R :46 R :9 R :9 R :8 R 4:6 4 5 6 7 8 9 R :57 R :55 R :5 S :9 S 4:4 S 5:6 S 5:47 S 6:6 R 4:5 S 7:5 Minagåhet (Honesty): Be sincere, truthful, trustworthy and loyal in all that you do and say about taking care of our island. Educate newcomers to have respect for our island and its resources and how to reduce, reuse and recycle. Marlin/Båttó (Sep Oct ) Bigeye scad/atulai Net, Rod and reel casting (Sept Oct 9) Goatfish/Tia o Talaya, Gill net (Oct 9) Trevally/I e Talaya, Gill net (Oct 9)

Aaliyah Wooten Guam High School Third Place, Grades 9

October - November 8, 6 - October November R 5:9 R 6:6 R 7: R 8: R 8:5 R 9:8 R :7 R :5 R : 4 5 6 7 8 S 7:44 S 8:6 S 9:7 S 9:5 S :6 S :4 S : S :4 S :56 R :5 - S :49 S :4 S :9 S :6 S 4:6 S 5:7 S 6:4 S 7:45 S 8:48 9 4 5 6 7 8 R :6 R 4: R 5: R 5:59 R 6:5 R 7:44 R 8:4 R 9:4 R :4 S 9:48 R :4 - S :44 S :5 S : R :5 R :5 R : R :5 R :7 R 4: 9 4 5 6 7 8 R :8 R : S :6 S :47 S 4:6 S 5:5 S 5:44 S 6:4 R 5: S 7:5 Måolek Kotdura (Good Judgment): Make wise choices. Use the Chamorro cultural values as a foundation for living. Be a good role model for newcomers and younger people. Show them how to reduce, reuse and recycle. Bigeye scad/atulai Net, Rod and reel casting (Oct Nov ) Goatfish/Tia o Talaya, Gill net (Oct Nov ) Trevally/I e Talaya, Gill net (Oct Nov ) Wahoo/Toson (Nov 8)

Alana Harris Guam High School Honorable Mention, Grades 9

November 9-December 8, 6 - November December R 5:58 R 6:47 R 7:6 R 8:5 R 9: R : R :47 R : 9 4 5 6 7 8 S 7:48 S 8:4 S 9: S : S : S :5 S :4 S :6 R :8 S :9 R : - S : S :9 S :8 S 4:9 S 5: S 6:5 S 7:8 S 8:8 S 9: 9 4 5 6 7 8 R :49 R 4:7 R 5:8 R 6: R 7:9 R 8: R 9: R : R : S :4 R :6 - S : S :44 S :5 R :46 R : R : R :6 R :54 R 4:4 9 4 5 6 7 8 R :8 R :58 S :5 S :44 S 4: S 5:4 S 5:46 S 6: R 5: S 7:7 Hulat Maisa (Self-Control): Work hard to control your thoughts and behavior. While it is easy to just throw your trash on the ground or in the water, show others that you have respect for our island, our ocean, our people and our culture. Make it a regular practice to reduce, reuse and recycle. Wahoo/Toson (Nov 9 Dec 8) Mahimahi/Botague (Dec 8)

Zariyah Santos Daniel L. Perez Elementary School Third Place, Grades K

December 9, 6- January 7, 7 - December January R 6: R 7: R 7:59 R 8:46 R 9: R :7 R : R :47 S : 9 4 5 6 7 S 8:6 S 8:56 S 9:48 S :4 S : S :5 S :8 R : S :7 R : - S :5 S :4 S 4:6 S 5:8 S 6:8 S 7:6 S 8: S 8:5 S 9:7 8 9 4 5 6 7 R 4: R 5:4 R 6: R 7: R 8: R 9: R : R :55 R :48 S : R :8-8 9 4 5 6 7 S : S :4 R :4 R : R :48 R :6 R :4 R 4:4 R 5: R 5:5 R :6 S : S : S :4 S 4:5 S 5: S 5:59 S 6:49 S 7:4 Minatatñga (Courage): Stand strong for your beliefs, and do what s right. If someone drops or throws trash on the ground, have the courage to pick it up in front of them and properly dispose of it to set a good example. It is courageous to reduce, reuse and recycle. Wahoo/Toson (Dec 9 Jan 8) Mahimahi/Botague (Dec 9 Jan 7) Goatfish/Tia o Talaya, Gill net (Jan 4 7) Trevally/I e Talaya, Gill net (Jan 4 7)

FISHERMEN CODE OF CONDUCT Pinetsigen Kinalamten Para Mampeskadot. RESPECT NATURE and your place in it. Respeta i Lugåt yan i sagå-mu guihi.. SEEK ADVICE of experts with generational knowledge of the local resources. Fanespiha atbisu ginen i manmeyeng ni guaha lokkue tiningo -ñiha entre hinirasiunåt put guinahan uriya.. SHOW REGARD to spawning seasons and juvenile fish. Na annok konsederasion para tiempon manmañåda guihan yan i mannenen guihan siha. Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council 64 Bishop Street, Suite 4 Honolulu, Hawaii 968 Phone: (88) 5-8 Fax: (88) 5-86 info.wpcouncil@noaa.gov www.wpcouncil.org Guam Contacts 4. DO NOT WASTE. Take only what is needed. Mungnga mandespetdisia. Chule ha håfa nisisidåt-mu. Council Member Michael Duenas Guam Fishermen s Cooperative Association Phone: (67) 47-6 5. KEEP SAFE people, property and resources. Na såfu taotao, propri adåt yan guinaha siha. Council Member Matthew L.G. Sablan Department of Agriculture Phone: (67) 75-96 6. OBEY fishing laws and rules. Fanosge lai pumeska yan areklo siha. 7. USE PROPER gear and techniques. Usa propiu na modan magågu yan giniha siha. Council On-Site Coordinator Carl Dela Cruz Phone: (67) 988-856 carl.delacruz@wpcouncil.org 8. PICK UP YOUR TRASH. Hokka todu i basulå-mu. 9. SHARE YOUR CATCH. Famåtte nu i kinenne -mu siha ginen i tasi. Translated by Peter R. Onedera Pinila gi Fino CHamoru ginen as Peter R. Ondedera 6, Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council ISBN 978--9786-89-