Haggan

The Green Sea Turtle

Green sea turtles were once a common species of sea turtles found in Guam’s waters. They can still occasionally be seen around the island where rich sea grass beds are found, including channel areas, harbors, lagoons and also in shallow reef areas while the turtles are foraging for sea grass and marine algae.

Green sea turtles can grow to approximately four feet in shell length and can weigh up to approximately 300 pounds. Being marine reptiles, the green sea turtles have slow growth rates. In the wild, the green sea turtles grow approximately 0.4 inches (1 centimeter) per year until maturity, then 0.2 inches after.

Chalani

Guampedia’s Mascot Leads the Way

Guampedia’s logo depicts a dynamic green sea turtle named Chalani. The Guampedia team chose a turtle to represent our organization because it is a native species to our region, has a long life and it always comes home to nest. We named her Chalani, in honor of the CHamoru 
 word meaning to lead, guide, instruct, give advice, 
 or give counsel, as we hope that is what Guampedia serves as – a guide to learn about Guam history and CHamoru culture.