UOG Expertise: Guahan's native beach vines: Weaving sand and culture together
A stroll on the beach together with my kids and dog can be extremely relaxing after a long workday. Feeling the sand and refreshing water underneath my feet is very soothing.
But most of all, I enjoy the atmosphere created by the tranquil colors surrounding our island’s beaches. Only the ocean can paint such a stunning palette of blue colors.
Our island’s natural beach vegetation is no different; trees, shrubs, and other plants decorate our shores.
Else Demeulenaere is the associate director for UOG’s Center for Island Sustainability, where she mentors students and leads several forest restoration, endangered species recovery, and ethnobotanical projects. She writes a Saturday column in the Pacific Daily News appearing in the Lifestyle section. She may be reached at (671) 735-2918 or else@uog.edu.
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