Guam

The University of Guam
Developing a Genetic Toolkit to Assess Stress Levels in Coral Reefs (GU)
Develop a genetic toolkit to detect, identify and quantify stress before the onset of physical symptoms in two of the most common and important coral species on Guam. Project will help reef managers identify reefs under stress, pinpoint the causative stressors, and target resilient individuals to propagate for restoration actions.
$118,779

The University of Guam
Restoring Staghorn Corals and Ecosystem Services on Reef Flats in Guam, Micronesia
Upscale current staghorn restoration efforts in Guam, Micronesia. Project will undertake additional research to develop needed best practices that assist restored coral community adaptation to projected future climate conditions.
$848,872