This year’s calendar spotlights shoreline fishing, a practice deeply woven into Guam’s cultural fabric and daily life. The striking cover photograph featured Kevin Rivera of Kast Culture and sets the tone for a calendar filled entirely with fisher-submitted images that document the island’s vibrant fishing community and coastal traditions.

The cover reveal brought together local fishers, environmentalists, and supporters who gathered to celebrate not just the calendar’s release, but the community it represents.

"Our ocean resources have been very important for our people for centuries," said Rivera. "Practicing safe and sustainable fishing is the only way we can ensure fishing, an important part of our culture, can continue to provide for our people for generations to come."

Beyond serving as a practical tool for tracking tides and planning fishing expeditions, the 2026 calendar incorporates sustainable fishing tips and resources, aligning with growing efforts to preserve Guam’s marine ecosystems for future generations. The inclusion of sustainability guidance reflects an evolving awareness within the fishing community about the importance of responsible coastal practices.

”This is tide chart calendar is a resource for our fishers and all of our community to take part in ocean activities wisely and safely,” said UOG CIS & Sea Grant director Austin Shelton, Ph.D. “Responsible fishing is a big part of our sustainable future. We thank our featured fishers for sending in their best shoreline catches and setting the example.”

True to tradition, the calendar will be distributed free of charge throughout the island. Community members can pick up copies at the G3 Green Store at CHamoru Village and at fishing supply shops across Guam, ensuring accessibility for all who depend on accurate tide information for their fishing, diving, and coastal activities.

The calendar is produced by the UOG CIS & Sea Grant Science Communication Team and is supported by Guam Green Growth and Guam NSF EPSCoR’s GECCO, E-Core and E-Rise programs. 

Free copies of the tide chart can be picked up at fishing supply stores islandwide and at the G3 Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub at the CHamoru Village.