Jun 25, 2019 · Many fish species that inhabit coral reefs around Guam are of great importance socially, culturally, and economically. Reef fish are a valuable source of food for local fishermen, hold significance in the Chamorro culture, and draw tourists to explore their underwater habitats.

A 2019 fish stock assessment found that 4 of 12 economically and culturally important fish species in Guam are experiencing overfishing: Longface emperor (lililok) - Lethrinus olivaceus

It has been unclear just how lililok and other popular reef fish populations around Guam are doing—until now. A new assessment of 12 Guam reef fish species suggests that overfishing is likely occurring for four species, including the longface emperor.

Jul 10, 2019 · For example, lililok can live for decades, are a popular target for fisheries, and are currently experiencing overfishing. Compare that with species such as the island jack (tarakitu) that only live up to nine years and are in better condition.

Catch fish using nets, spear, hook and line, or traps. Be mindful of ciguatera toxin and check the news for a possible outbreak in the area. Keep fish chilled in a cooler or refrigerator. Can be frozen for longer storage. •Wash fish well before use. •Remove the guts with a knife.

Fishing off the edge of the reef near the Inarajan cemetery. "When you go further into the bay," Joe continues, "seasonally you have mackerel runs, we call it atulai, and with purseine nets you go and circle around the bay." Fishing the seasonal mackerel run is the activity for which Inarajan is named, and it is well remembered by many residents.

The 2010 Mariana Archipelago Lunar Calendar (Fanha’aniyan Pulan CHamoru / Refaluwasch Pápáál Maram) highlights traditional fishing and resource management practices of the indigenous Chamorro and Refaluwasch peoples of the Mariana Archipelago.

Catching fish locally helps reduce the oil used for international transportation, high power costs due to refrigeration, and pollution emissions. Resource use reduction makes for a greener, cleaner island!

This video is a freshly caught fish from last night catch in my favorite fishing spot in clippers landing Guam featuring how to clean the "lililok" ( long nos...

© NOAA Fisheries / Kevin Lino Status of Coral Reef Fishes in Guam The longface emperor gets its name from its distinctive elongated head. Large emperors like this one are known as "lililok" …