Tekken, a gill net used by Chamorro fishermen for centuries, has proven to be an effective trapping tool for coconut rhinoceros beetles. The coconut rhinoceros beetle, (CRB) discovered on Guam on September 11, 2007, is a serious pest to coconut and other palms. Trees are damaged and sometimes killed when adult beetles bore into crowns […]
Alien Insect Affects More than Its Host
When bad things happen, sometimes the consequences are long-lasting. Guam’s recent invasion by the insect pest called Aulacaspis yasumatsui would make it on anyone’s list as a bad thing. The invasion and its potential devastating consequences were predicted in 2000 by researcher Thomas Marler. So when the 2003 invasion occurred, it should have come as […]
Internal Markers for Understanding the Genetic Background of Shrimp
In 2007, Dr. Hui Gong and her research team initiated a shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) breeding program at the University of Guam Hatchery. It is crucial to maintain clear pedigree lines and minimize inbreeding in the program for sustainability purposes. This could be done by physically tagging, which is a monumental task, as the researchers would […]
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