Author: Xavier Quinata

When you live on a tropical island in the Pacific Ocean, it's easy to take its natural beauty and resources for granted. You get caught up in the daily routines of your life so much so that you are oblivious to the changes in the...

My biggest fear working in Natural Resource Management isn't getting lost on a hike or getting attacked by a shark. It's not knowing enough information. Not knowing the relevant information is a fear of mine because it means I won't be as useful in the...

Introduction As a data analyst major and a psychology minor, finding a way to incorporate my field of study into marine biology was definitely a challenge. I was too focused on setting aside my educational background and trying to learn a new subject that I had...

WAPA Marine Team at Asan Beach Park War in the Pacific National Historical Park, or “WAPA,” commemorates the individuals who participated in the events of World War II in the Pacific. Not only is the park rich in historical significance, but it is also rich in...

Håfa Adai!This is Xavier Quinata, coming to you guys from the island of Guam, where I am from and where I will be spending my summer as an intern at the War in the Pacific National Historical Park. This internship means a lot to me,...