Diving on Guam - Piti Bomb Holes
GoPro footage of a feeding frenzy at one of the many dive sites on Guam, the Piti Bomb Holes.
ED271 Guam Village Project Piti
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Scuba Diving Into the New Year - Guam, 2015
Shot 3-4th Jan 2015 over 4 different locations: Blue Hole, Haps Reef, Tarzan Cave, Barracuda Rock. Big thanks to MDA (Micronesian Divers Association for the boat and Axe Murderer Tours for the Gear and Air.
Camera: GoPro Baseline Hero
Song: Breathe by Telepopmusik
MDA Dive Shop - Dive Guam!
Diving at Guam Dec 2007 ③
Diving in Guam islands at Finger Reef on Dec 20th 2007.
You can see beautiful coral.
Temperature 30 degrees Celsius. Visibility 20m.
Boat entry.
Depth 14m.
Time underwater 40min (11:14-11:54AM)
Seen: hanabiroa kumanomi, dasuki anemone fish, chohan (tanuki mitai na kao), kugibera, kurakao suzumedai, etc.
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Diving guide: Oka san
Shop: Aqua Academy
Guam wreck
This is a wreck called Mystery vessel checked out by Derek Hendricks and in turn called me and our instructor Matthew Young to join him in getting a closer look. The wreck starts at around 117 feet to 134. We went down on a decompression dive with 2 80's each. It's all very informal but it looks like a small tugboat or something, Anyway, hope you all enjoy it. Music by Slipknot (Duality) and Michael Angelo Batio-
Dive Guam
Diving on Guam is interesting to say the least! It has incredible visibility, but make sure that you try so stay clear of the cattle boats that operate as you might end up on a boat with 50-60 Asian divers (not a pretty sight!). The draw for any diving in Guam is of course the WWII history and you can see some fantastic wrecks from this period. Combine this with sheer drop offs, enormous caves you have a fantastic dive destination. We strongly recommend that you combine Guam with diving the Northern Mariana Islands of Rota, Tinian and Saipan as well.
Chris Barnett asks the Guam EPA: what's up with illegal dumps?
Chris Barnett hits the road and heads to Dededo to look into illegal dumping - join the conversation as he talks to northern residents about the impacts of trash in their neighborhoods. Let us know your thoughts!
Mesophotic Surveys - Blue Hole, Guam
In May 2018, surveys were conducted to establish a baseline of the mesophotic fish communities of Guam's reefs prior to beginning a two year monitoring project through the California Academy of Science's Hope for Reefs Initiative. It was apparent to survey divers that above 50m, the shallow reefs had received some of the worst degradation they had ever seen. By establishing this baseline and through monitoring efforts, we hope to learn more about the resilience and restoration potential that Guam's deep reefs could offer.
Guam Mardi Gras 2014
Guam Women's Club did a wonderful Mardi Gras party and raised fund for University of Guam scholarship.
Malafunkshun Moment: Healing the Faith
“Healing The Faith” - As the Catholic Church on Guam reels from sex abuse scandals and power struggles, one group of fundamentalist Pentecostals is “confronting sin” by hitting the streets preaching and holding faith healing crusades. This church’s fervent approach to the gospel is attracting people of all faiths. While here to heal, the leader of this group may hurt some with his divisive comments. Also find out why Catholics are leaving the Faith and why one priest thinks the Catholic Church on Guam will never be as strong as it once was.
Guam Beach from Hilton Hotel View
A little stormy, but enjoy the view of my island.
Delegation assess veterans' situation on Guam
A congressional delegation of five from the House Committee on Veterans Affairs paid the island a visit today, not only meeting with leaders but taking an assessment of veterans affairs with hopes to bring more information back to our nation's capital.
Rio de Janeiro Maru - Truk 2008
Truk Lagoon Odyssey -- Trip Report
Our expedition to Truk Lagoon in fact was a chance. The destination of our journey would be Bikini Atol, but with the closure of operations of that island diving, the tickets already issued and paid up to Honolulu and vacation already scheduled, we had no doubt to try to find an alternative to Bikini .. . and the gods of diving conspiring in our favor, our destination was changed to Truk LAGOON - THE SHIPWRECK DIVING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD!
HISTORY: A place lost in the middle of the Pacific, Truk, Chuuk is the current name and means mountain in chuukese language. Chuuk is one of the islands that comprise the Federated States of Micronesia (comprising the states of Kosrae, Pohnpei, Chuuk and Yap). An independent country since 1986, through a pact of Free Association with the United States, but completely dependent on the Americans.
During World War II, the Japanese dominated this part of the ocean and Truk Lagoon (the main atoll of the central lake) became the main port of supply of warships Japanese, who were sent there for the rest of the Pacific war against the allied forces.
On February 17, 1944, the United States attacked the Japanese ships in Chuuk - the call operation Hailstorm. There were dozens of ships - more than 60 - (so-called Maru - cargo ships) and over 200 Japanese aircraft were destroyed, including 2 destroyers and a submarine. Most of warships were not in Truk.
Facts: Currently, each family has a chuukese motorboat for transportation from an island to another. The curious thing is that Chuuk received a budget to improve their roads and develop the culture of the car. The government made a plebiscite to see if the people wanted to improve the road that bisects the main island. To the surprise of everyone, won the no, and the government bought a boat motor for each family in the country.
The shipwrecks have become artificial reefs colonized by fish, corals, sponges... an explosion of life.
Truk Lagoon has become the shipwreck diving capital of the world.
THE TRIP:
We left Sao Paulo to Dallas on October,13th with estimates of 10 hours of flight. From Dallas to Honolulu plus 8 hours of flight and an overnight in Honolulu Airport Hotel. From Honolulu to GUAM, a few more hours in an airplane ... from GUAM to YAP and finally arrived at the Traders Ridge Resort - a charming English style hotel, where we stayed 2 nights and had the opportunity to do 3 dives with the company of many reef sharks and rays of the famous manta-rays (including a rare albino manta, that was one of only two that exist in YAP).
Boarded on October 19 to Guam and then to Truk Lagoon to our destination: the Truk Blue Lagoon Resort, a hotel with 54 rooms and a complete structure to divers, together with the Blue Lagoon Dive Shop - BLDS - with the museum and memorial to the founder Kimiuo Aisek.
A big structure to all types of diving .. from recreational diving to technical and rebreathers, and a team of experienced and courteous guides.
Invasion Of Guam: Wreckage In Agana, 08/11/1944 (full)
Freely downloadable at the Internet Archive, where I first uploaded it. Naval Photographic Center film #4985. National Archives description: 1) MS-Pan Natives & Japanese civilians in camp area.2) GV Wreckage of town & Guam.3) GV-Pan Japanese coast defense gun positions on Guam-SV.4) GV Ruins of Agana, Guam. National Archives Identifier: 77292
Cool Jellyfish at Dog Leg Reef
Jellyfish found while night diving at Dog Leg Reef in Guam.
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Japanese aircraft diving; US Marines advance through wrecked battlefield areas in Guam, Mariana Islands during World War II.
United States Marines during Allied operations in Guam, Mariana Islands, World War 2. Japanese aircraft in flight as they begin to dive. Palm trees on the island. Bomb damaged jungle area with uprooted trees on the ground. Smoke rises from the jungle. US Marines advance as smoke rises in the background. Uprooted trees on ground. Vapor trails in the sky. US Marines advance. Allied tanks advance across the jungle. Smoke rises as the jungle is on fire. Location: Guam Mariana Islands. Date: July 27, 1944.
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Palau 2016
The country was originally settled approximately 3,000 years ago by migrants from the Philippines and sustained a Negrito population until around 900 years ago. The islands were first explored by Europeans in the 16th century, and were made part of the Spanish East Indies in 1574. Following Spain's defeat in the Spanish–American War in 1898, the islands were sold to Imperial Germany in 1899 under the terms of the German–Spanish Treaty, where they were administered as part of German New Guinea. The Imperial Japanese Navy conquered Palau during World War I, and the islands were later made a part of the Japanese-ruled South Pacific Mandate by the League of Nations. During World War II, skirmishes, including the major Battle of Peleliu, were fought between American and Japanese troops as part of the Mariana and Palau Islands campaign. Along with other Pacific Islands, Palau was made a part of the United States-governed Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands in 1947. Having voted against joining the Federated States of Micronesia in 1979, the islands gained full sovereignty in 1994 under a Compact of Free Association with the United States.
Guam | Wikipedia audio article
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Guam ( ( listen); Chamorro: Guåhån Chamorro pronunciation: [ˈɡʷɑhɑn]) is an unincorporated and organized territory of the United States in Micronesia in the western Pacific Ocean. It is the easternmost point and territory of the United States, along with the Northern Mariana Islands. The capital city of Guam is Hagåtña and the most populous city is Dededo. The inhabitants of Guam are called Guamanians, and they are American citizens by birth. Indigenous Guamanians are the Chamorros, who are related to other Austronesian natives to the west in the Philippines and Taiwan.
In 2016, 162,742 people resided on Guam. Guam has an area of 210 square miles (540 km2; 130,000 acres) and a population density of 775 per square mile (299/km2). In Oceania, it is the largest and southernmost of the Mariana Islands and the largest island in Micronesia. Among its municipalities, Mongmong-Toto-Maite has the highest population density at 3,691 per square mile (1,425/km2), whereas Inarajan and Umatac have the lowest density at 119 per square mile (46/km2). The highest point is Mount Lamlam at 1,332 feet (406 m) above sea level. Since the 1960s, the economy has been supported by two industries: tourism and the United States Armed Forces.The indigenous Chamorros settled the island approximately 4,000 years ago. Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, while in the service of Spain, was the first European to visit the island, on March 6, 1521. Guam was colonized by Spain in 1668 with settlers, including Diego Luis de San Vitores, a Catholic Jesuit missionary. Between the 16th century and the 18th century, Guam was an important stopover for the Spanish Manila Galleons. During the Spanish–American War, the United States captured Guam on June 21, 1898. Under the Treaty of Paris, Spain ceded Guam to the United States on December 10, 1898. Guam is among the seventeen non-self-governing territories listed by the United Nations.Before World War II, there were five American jurisdictions in the Pacific Ocean: Guam and Wake Island in Micronesia, American Samoa and Hawaii in Polynesia, and the Philippines.
On December 7, 1941, hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Guam was captured by the Japanese, who occupied the island for two and a half years. During the occupation, Guamanians were subjected to beheadings, forced labor, rape, and torture. American forces recaptured the island on July 21, 1944; Liberation Day commemorates the victory.An unofficial but frequently used territorial motto is Where America's Day Begins, which refers to the island's close proximity to the international date line.
Guam | Wikipedia audio article
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Guam
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written
language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
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- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through
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Guam ( ( listen); Chamorro: Guåhån Chamorro pronunciation: [ˈɡʷɑhɑn]) is an unincorporated and organized territory of the United States in Micronesia in the western Pacific Ocean. It is the easternmost point and territory of the United States, along with the Northern Mariana Islands. The capital city of Guam is Hagåtña and the most populous city is Dededo. The inhabitants of Guam are called Guamanians, and they are American citizens by birth. Indigenous Guamanians are the Chamorros, who are related to other Austronesian natives to the west in the Philippines and Taiwan.
In 2016, 162,742 people resided on Guam. Guam has an area of 210 square miles (540 km2; 130,000 acres) and a population density of 775 per square mile (299/km2). In Oceania, it is the largest and southernmost of the Mariana Islands and the largest island in Micronesia. Among its municipalities, Mongmong-Toto-Maite has the highest population density at 3,691 per square mile (1,425/km2), whereas Inarajan and Umatac have the lowest density at 119 per square mile (46/km2). The highest point is Mount Lamlam at 1,332 feet (406 m) above sea level. Since the 1960s, the economy has been supported by two industries: tourism and the United States Armed Forces.The indigenous Chamorros settled the island approximately 4,000 years ago. Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, while in the service of Spain, was the first European to visit the island, on March 6, 1521. Guam was colonized by Spain in 1668 with settlers, including Diego Luis de San Vitores, a Catholic Jesuit missionary. Between the 16th century and the 18th century, Guam was an important stopover for the Spanish Manila Galleons. During the Spanish–American War, the United States captured Guam on June 21, 1898. Under the Treaty of Paris, Spain ceded Guam to the United States on December 10, 1898. Guam is among the seventeen non-self-governing territories listed by the United Nations.Before World War II, there were five American jurisdictions in the Pacific Ocean: Guam and Wake Island in Micronesia, American Samoa and Hawaii in Polynesia, and the Philippines.
On December 7, 1941, hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Guam was captured by the Japanese, who occupied the island for two and a half years. During the occupation, Guamanians were subjected to beheadings, forced labor, rape, and torture. American forces recaptured the island on July 21, 1944; Liberation Day commemorates the victory.An unofficial but frequently used territorial motto is Where America's Day Begins, which refers to the island's close proximity to the international date line.