Fanha’aniyan Pulan CHamoru
January 4, 2022 - January 22, 2023
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Lehi
Beer Battered Jobfish INGREDIENTS
Rusty Jobfish / Grey Jobfish • lehi • Aphareus rutilans LIFE HISTORY INFORMATION: Native to Indian and Pacific Oceans from the African coast to the Hawaiian Islands. • Prefer inshore waters with coral reefs and rocky bottoms at depths of ~20 ft to >330 ft. • Can be solitary or occur in small schools. LOCAL KNOWLEDGE: Fishers catch Lehi in vessels ranging from small boats or kayaks to larger boats as a non-target fish in nearshore and shallow bottom offshore.
1 can beer (any type) 2 cups all-purpose flour salt and pepper, to taste 1 2-lb fish (kept moist with water or beer) vegetable oil for frying INSTRUCTIONS Mix flour, salt, black pepper. Add beer, stirring constantly to prevent clumping, until smooth. Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the fish. Heat oil in a pan. Dip fish into batter, then deep fry in hot oil. When golden brown, remove from oil and dry on paper towels. Serve with tartar sauce. Courtesy Nancy GV Reyes
CURRENT REGULATIONS: FEDERAL: A permit is required for any large vessel (50 feet or longer) fishing for, landing, or transshipping bottomfish management unit species (BMUS) in the U.S. exclusive economic zone seaward of Guam. Large vessels are not allowed to bottomfish in the Guam large vessel prohibited area. Fishing is also managed under an annual catch limit for the BMUS complex. COUNCIL MANAGEMENT: Currently monitored as part of the BMUS complex. A rebuilding plan is in place to address the overfished stock status. STOCK STATUS: Overfished (population size is too low), but not experiencing overfishing (fish are being removed at a sustainable rate).
FISHERY INFORMATION: Deep-sea rod and reel - this hook-and-line method of fishing uses a heavy mainline that is lowered and raised with electric, hydraulic or hand-powered reels. 4 to 10 circle hooks (and sometimes metal jigs), baited with squid or fish, branch off the mainline using monofilament lines. Glow beads are attached near each hook and glow sticks or lights are attached near the top of the leader. A “chum” or bait bag containing chopped fish like skipjack tuna or squid is sometimes suspended on the mainline above the hooks to attract fish. Recipe Photo: dinnerthendessert.com/beer-battered-fish / Fish Photos: Sabrina Snyder
Umayangan Sinahen Hugua
Sinahen Tulu
Ineru 4 - Fibreru 1, 2022
Sinahen Lima
Sumahi | Pilan
Sinahen Fiti
Sinahen Gunum
Kuåtto
Kuåtto Kosiente
E’egeng
January
Sinahen Håcha
January 4 - February 1
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08:04 19:41
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09:01 20:45
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09:51 21:45
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11:15 23:31
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11:53
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3 2 1 0 -1
Luma’annok
Dengnga
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03:31 15:08
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04:22 15:54
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Gumofatanon
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Pånglao Tunas/Echong
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Atahguen Atdao
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06:55 18:29
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Pulan Gualåffon
19
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07:42 19:22
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Mumalilingu Empe’
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08:26 20:14
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Ketai’ Empe’
21
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09:08 21:05
FRI
Sumenhomhom
22
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09:48 21:56
SAT
2 1 0 -1
Humomhom
Tunas Talo’
Halomsahguan
Sinahen Ulu
Finaloffan Puti’on
Dalalai Pulan
Sinahi
February
Hihot Talo’
24 MON
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11:05 23:38
25 TUE
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11:46
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00:31 12:29
WED
3 2 1 0 -1
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31 MON
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3
Humunaohuyong Pulan
Kuåtto Mangguånte
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Giant Trevally Giant Trevally • mamulan • Caranx ignobilis
LIFE HISTORY INFORMATION: Sexually mature at 21-24 in and 3-4 yrs old. • Widely distributed throughout the tropical and subtropical waters of the Bay of Bengal, Indian and Pacific Oceans. • Inhabit a range of offshore and inshore marine environments, as well as the low salinity waters of estuaries and rivers. • Spawning occurs during the warmer months in most locations. FISHERY INFORMATION: Targeted by using all methods of fishing, including spear, trolling, surface casting, live bait, fresh bait, chenchulu, tekkin and even jigging.
Boñelus Guihan INGREDIENTS 1-2 lb fish, deboned 1 can evaporated milk 1 cup all-purpose flour salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1 tbsp baking power 2 eggs 1 box frozen mixed vegetables vegetable oil for frying INSTRUCTIONS Finely chop fish. Combine all ingredients and form into doughnut shapes. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Use spoon and drop into hot oil. When golden brown, remove from oil and dry on paper towels. Courtesy Nancy GV Reyes
CURRENT REGULATIONS: FEDERAL: A permit is required for any large vessel (50 feet or longer) fishing for, landing, or transshipping bottomfish management unit species (BMUS) in the U.S. exclusive economic zone seaward of Guam. Large vessels are not allowed to bottomfish in the Guam large vessel prohibited area. Fishing is also managed under an annual catch limit for the BMUS complex. COUNCIL MANAGEMENT: Currently monitored as part of the BMUS complex. A rebuilding plan is in place to address the overfished stock status.
STOCK STATUS: Overfished, but not experiencing overfishing.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE: Giant Trevally is a popular table fish, usually eaten raw as sashimi. This fish is often called i’e when juvenile, then tarakituyan, tarakitu and mamulan as it grows to be an adult. A predatory fish, it is known to swim alone or in large schools close to drop offs and is sometimes caught in brackish water near river mouths. Recipe Photo: masala.tv/fish-doughnut-recipe / Fish Photo: Jimmy Snaer Badong
Tumaiguini Sinahen Hugua
Sinahen Tulu
Fibreru 2 - Måtso 3, 2022 Sinahen Lima
Sumahi | Pilan
Sinahen Fiti
Sinahen Gunum
Kuåtto
Kuåtto Kosiente
E’egeng
February
Sinahen Håcha
February 2 - March 3
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07:37 19:26
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08:24 20:24
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09:47 22:09
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01:24 13:03
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11
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02:15 13:49
FRI
3 2 1 0 -1
Luma’annok
Dengnga
12
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03:07 14:37
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13
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03:58 15:28
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Gumofatanon
14
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04:49 16:21
MON
Pånglao Tunas/Echong
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05:37 17:15
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Atahguen Atdao
16
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06:23 18:08
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Pulan Gualåffon
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07:06 19:00
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Mumalilingu Empe’
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07:47 19:52
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Ketai’ Empe’
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08:26 20:43
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Sumenhomhom
20
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09:05 21:34
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Kuåtto Mangguånte
21
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09:45 22:27
MON
3 2 1 0 -1
Humomhom
Tunas Talo’
Hihot Talo’
Halomsahguan
Sinahen Ulu
Finaloffan Puti’on
Dalalai Pulan
Kumaninifes
Sinahi
March
Humunaohuyong Pulan
22 TUE
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10:28 23:23
23 WED
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11:13
24
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00:22 12:04
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3 2 1 0 -1
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25 FRI
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01:24 12:59
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02:27 14:00
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06:14 18:08
R S HU
06:58 19:03
Ehu
Linguine ‘n Buninas INGREDIENTS
Ruby Snapper / Ehu • buninas agaga’ • Etelis carbunculus LIFE HISTORY INFORMATION: Size - up to 12 in. • Indo-Pacific distribution, inhabiting both continental shelf and slope waters from 295 to 1,150 ft deep. FISHERY INFORMATION: Targeted to use as bait for larger deepwater species. Caught using deep-bottom rigs, some with multiple hooks on leaders up to 50-feet long.
8 oz linguine 2 cups bite-sized buninas 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1/4 cup olive oil boonie pepper and salt, to taste INSTRUCTIONS Add linguine to boiling water; cook until desired doneness. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. While pasta is cooking, add all remaining ingredients into the pan; mix well. Cook until fish is done. Drain the pasta, retaining 1/2 ladle of water. Add pasta to frying pan, along with the pasta water. Toss gently and stir for another 30-60 seconds. Serve immediately topped with additional chopped parsley. Courtesy Leslie Aquino
CURRENT REGULATIONS: FEDERAL: A permit is required for any large vessel (50 feet or longer) fishing for, landing, or transshipping bottomfish management unit species (BMUS) in the U.S. exclusive economic zone seaward of Guam. Large vessels are not allowed to bottomfish in the Guam large vessel prohibited area. Fishing is also managed under an annual catch limit for the BMUS complex. COUNCIL MANAGEMENT: Currently monitored as part of the BMUS complex. A rebuilding plan is in place to address the overfished stock status. STOCK STATUS: Overfished, but not experiencing overfishing.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE: Ehu was not caught locally until the early 20th century with the advent of electric reels due to the depth of its habitat.
Fish Photo: Jimmy Snaer Badong / Recipe Photo: Floyd Masga
Maimo Sinahen Hugua
Måtso 4 - Abrit 1, 2022
Sinahen Tulu
Sinahen Lima
Sumahi | Pilan
Sinahen Fiti
Sinahen Gunum
Kuåtto
Kuåtto Kosiente
E’egeng
March
Sinahen Håcha
March 4 - April 1
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07:40 19:56
FRI
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08:19 20:47
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08:57 21:37
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09:36 22:27
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10:57
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00:07 11:42
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11
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00:58 12:29
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12
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01:50 13:19
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13
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02:41 14:11
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3 2 1 0 -1
Luma’annok
Dengnga
14
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03:30 15:04
MON
15
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04:16 15:58
TUE
Gumofatanon
16
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05:00 16:50
WED
Pånglao Tunas/Echong
17
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05:42 17:43
THU
Atahguen Atdao
18
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06:23 18:35
FRI
Pulan Gualåffon
19
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07:02 19:27
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Mumalilingu Empe’
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07:43 20:21
SUN
Ketai’ Empe’
21
S R
08:25 21:17
MON
Sumenhomhom
22
S R
09:10 22:16
TUEW
2 1 0 -1
Humomhom
Tunas Talo’
Halomsahguan
Sinahen Ulu
Finaloffan Puti’on
Dalalai Pulan
Sinahi
April
Hihot Talo’
24 THU
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10:55
25 FRI
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00:21 11:54
26
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01:24 12:56
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3 2 1 0 -1
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28 MON
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03:18 14:59
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30 WED
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04:53 16:53
31 THU
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05:35 17:45
1
FRI
23 ED
3
Humunaohuyong Pulan
Kuåtto Mangguånte
R S
06:14 18:37
S R
10:00 23:18
Gindai
Crispy Fried Gindai INGREDIENTS
Oblique-Banded Snapper / Gindai • buninas rayao amariyu Pristipomoides zonatus LIFE HISTORY INFORMATION: Sexually mature at 11 in and ~1 yr. • Average estimated maximum age is 14 yrs. • Inhabit tropical waters in the Indo-Pacific and Central Pacific Ocean. • Found on rocky reefs on the continental shelf and upper slope, from 230 to 985 ft deep (most abundant between ~330 and 660 ft). • Diet fishes, shrimps, crabs, cephalopods and other invertebrates. FISHERY INFORMATION: Caught with deep-sea rod and electric reel, gindai are one of the more sought after deep bottom species due to is delicate taste and small size. The fish has four orange or yellow stripes down its sides and is a bright, pretty fish. Although they can be found year-round near bottom structures like offshore banks and sea mounts, their peak spawning period is during the warm summer months. CURRENT REGULATIONS: FEDERAL: A permit is required for any large vessel (50 feet or longer) fishing for, landing, or transshipping bottomfish management unit species (BMUS) in the U.S. exclusive economic zone seaward of Guam. Large vessels are not allowed to bottomfish in the Guam large vessel prohibited area. Fishing is also managed under an annual catch limit for the BMUS complex.
1 average-sized whole fish salt and pepper, to taste vegetable oil for frying INSTRUCTIONS Clean fish thoroughly, remove all scales and score sides to the bone. Add salt and pepper to both sides and into the scored cuts. Heat oil in a pan and deep-fry fish. When golden brown and crispy, remove from oil and dry on paper towels. Courtesy Mary Camacho
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE: Gindai is a favorite for many locals because of its delicate meat and flavor. Its small size makes it easy to prepare. Delicious breaded and fried or salted and fried.
COUNCIL MANAGEMENT: Currently monitored as part of the BMUS complex. A rebuilding plan is in place to address the overfished stock status.
STOCK STATUS: Overfished, but not experiencing overfishing.
Recipe Photo: Ray Santiago
Fish Photo (bottom left): Audrey Toves, (top right): Floyd Masga
Umatalaf Sinahen Hugua
Sinahen Tulu
Abrit 2 - Måyu 1, 2022 Sinahen Lima
Sumahi | Pilan
Sinahen Fiti
Sinahen Gunum
Kuåtto
Kuåtto Kosiente
E’egeng
April
Sinahen Håcha
April 2 - May 1
R S
06:52 19:27
SAT
R S
07:30 20:17
SUN
R S
08:10 21:07
MON
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08:51 21:58
TUE
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09:34 22:49
WED
R S
10:21 23:41
THU
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11:10
FRI
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00:32 12:01
SAT
10
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01:22 12:54
SUN
11
S R
02:09 13:46
MON
3 2 1 0 -1
Luma’annok
Dengnga
12
S R
02:53 14:39
TUE
13
S R
03:36 15:31
WED
Gumofatanon
14
S R
04:16 16:23
THU
Pånglao Tunas/Echong
15
S R
04:56 17:15
FRI
Atahguen Atdao
16
S R
05:36 18:09
SAT
Pulan Gualåffon
17
S R
06:18 19:05
SUN
Mumalilingu Empe’
18
S R
07:03 20:05
MON
Ketai’ Empe’
19
S R
07:53 21:07
TUE
Sumenhomhom
20
S R
08:47 22:12
WED
Kuåtto Mangguånte
21
S R
09:46 23:17
THU
3 2 1 0 -1
Humomhom
Tunas Talo’
Hihot Talo’
Halomsahguan
Sinahen Ulu
Finaloffan Puti’on
Dalalai Pulan
Kumaninifes
Sinahi
May
Humunaohuyong Pulan
22 FRI
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10:49
23 SAT
R S
00:19 11:52
24
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01:15 12:54
SUN
3 2 1 0 -1
MOON-RELATED OBSERVATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
25 MON
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02:06 13:53
26 TUE
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02:52 14:48
27 WED
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03:34 15:40
28 THU
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04:13 16:30
29 FRI
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04:50 17:19
30 SAT
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05:28 18:08
1
SUN
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06:06 18:59
Onaga
Deep-Fried Onaga Chunks INGREDIENTS
Flame Snapper / Onaga • abuninas • Etelis coruscans LIFE HISTORY INFORMATION: Size - up to 31 in and 35 lbs. • The oldest known was 54 yrs old and 31 in. • Sexually mature at 10 yrs. • Inhabit waters from 600 to 1,200 ft deep. FISHERY INFORMATION: Caught with deep-sea rod and electric reel using monofilament or braid with leaders and a single hook, or up to 50 feet with multiple hooks. A long thin line is tied to the bottom of the rig with a heavy weight at the lower end to allow for breakage and save the rig. Long leaders are common - a light is attached near the leader and glow beads at the base of each hook. A chum bag is also attached to the top of the leader with chopped bonita or other fish. Some fishermen carry different weights to use depending on the current strength.
1 onaga fillet, cut into 2-in chunks salt and black pepper, to taste 1 bag Panko bread crumbs vegetable oil for frying INSTRUCTIONS Season fish with salt and pepper. Roll in a bowl of Panko until covered on all sides. Heat oil in a pan and deep-fry chunks until golden and crusty on the outside. Remove from oil and dry on paper towels. Courtesy Matthew Orot
CURRENT REGULATIONS: FEDERAL: A permit is required for any large vessel (50 feet or longer) fishing for, landing, or transshipping bottomfish management unit species (BMUS) in the U.S. exclusive economic zone seaward of Guam. Large vessels are not allowed to bottomfish in the Guam large vessel prohibited area. Fishing is also managed under an annual catch limit for the BMUS complex. COUNCIL MANAGEMENT: Currently monitored as part of the BMUS complex. A rebuilding plan is in place to address the overfished stock status. STOCK STATUS: Overfished, but not experiencing overfishing.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE: Onaga is an important component of the quasi-commercial and recreational deep-water fishery in Guam. It is one of the more valuable species because of its local popularity.
Recipe Photo: Matthew Orot / Fish Photo: Audrey Toves
Lumuhu Sinahen Hugua
Sinahen Tulu
Måyu 2 - Måyu 31, 2022 Sinahen Lima
Sumahi | Pilan
Sinahen Fiti
Sinahen Gunum
Kuåtto
Kuåtto Kosiente
E’egeng
May
Sinahen Håcha
May 2 - May 31
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06:46 19:50
MON
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07:29 20:41
TUE
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08:15 21:33
WED
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09:03 22:25
THU
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09:53 23:15
FRI
R
10:45
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S R
00:03 11:37
SUN
S R
00:48 12:29
MON
10
S R
01:30 13:20
TUE
11
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02:10 14:11
WED
3 2 1 0 -1
Luma’annok
Dengnga
12
S R
02:49 15:02
THU
13
S R
03:29 15:54
FRI
Gumofatanon
14
S R
04:09 16:49
SAT
Pånglao Tunas/Echong
15
S R
04:52 17:47
SUN
Atahguen Atdao
16
S R
05:40 18:49
MON
Pulan Gualåffon
17
S R
06:33 19:55
TUE
Mumalilingu Empe’
18
S R
07:32 21:02
WED
Ketai’ Empe’
19
S R
08:36 22:08
THU
Sumenhomhom
20
S R
09:41 23:09
FRI
Kuåtto Mangguånte
21
S
10:46
SAT
3 2 1 0 -1
Humomhom
Humunaohuyong Pulan
22 SUN
R S
00:03 11:47
23 MON
R S
00:51 12:44
Tunas Talo’
24
R S
01:34 13:37
TUE
3 2 1 0 -1
MOON-RELATED OBSERVATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Hihot Talo’
25 WED
R S
02:14 14:28
Halomsahguan
26 THU
R S
02:52 15:16
Sinahen Ulu
27 FRI
R S
03:28 16:05
Finaloffan Puti’on
28 SAT
R S
04:06 16:54
Dalalai Pulan
29 SUN
R S
04:45 17:44
Kumaninifes
30 MON
R S
05:26 18:35
Sinahi
31 TUE
R S
06:11 19:27
Opakapaka Yelloweye Snapper / Opakapaka • buninas Pristipomoides flavipinnis
LIFE HISTORY INFORMATION: Size - up to 20 in and 20 lbs. • Adults occur over rocky bottoms down to 295 to 1,180 ft deep. • Diet - benthic fishes, crustaceans, squids and pelagic tunicates. FISHERY INFORMATION: Caught with deep-sea rod and electric reel using monofilament or braid with long leaders. CURRENT REGULATIONS: FEDERAL: A permit is required for any large vessel (50 feet or longer) fishing for, landing, or transshipping bottomfish management unit species (BMUS) in the U.S. exclusive economic zone seaward of Guam. Large vessels are not allowed to bottomfish in the Guam large vessel prohibited area. Fishing is also managed under an annual catch limit for the BMUS complex. COUNCIL MANAGEMENT: Currently monitored as part of the BMUS complex. A rebuilding plan is in place to address the overfished stock status. STOCK STATUS: Overfished, but not experiencing overfishing.
Bottomfish in Oyster Sauce INGREDIENTS 1 3 to 5-lb fish vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tbsp ginger, minced 1/2 cup kimchee base 1/2 cup water sea salt, to taste 1/4 cup lowfat milk 2 tbsp oyster sauce INSTRUCTIONS Fry fish in oil for about 2 minutes. Place fish in deep baking pan, cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 20-30 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, cover and bake for additional 10 minutes. Note: Remove excess water, if needed. If too salty, add water or lowfat milk. Courtesy Lino Tenorio
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE: Opakapaka can be found near dropoffs and around flat bottoms. It is often not the target species. Although caught yearround, fishers often find the species around the southern parts of Guam and offshore banks during the colder winter months. Due to is rarity, Opakapaka is usually kept by the fishers for home consumption. Its meat is light pink and is excellent steamed and as sashimi.
Recipe Photo: Floyd Masga / Fish Photo: Dominick San Gil
Makmamao Sinahen Hugua
Sinahen Tulu
Huniu 1 - Huniu 29, 2022
Sinahen Lima
Sumahi | Pilan
Sinahen Fiti
Sinahen Gunum
Kuåtto
Kuåtto Kosiente
E’egeng
June
Sinahen Håcha
June 1 - June 29
R S
06:58 20:19
WED
R S
07:48 21:10
THU
R S
08:39 21:58
FRI
R S
09:31 22:44
SAT
R S
10:22 23:28
SUN
R
11:13
MON
S R
00:08 12:02
TUE
S R
00:47 12:52
WED
S R
01:23 13:42
THU
10
S R
02:02 14:34
FRI
3 2 1 0 -1
Luma’annok
Dengnga
11
S R
02:42 15:29
SAT
12
S R
03:27 16:28
SUN
Gumofatanon
13
S R
04:16 17:32
MON
Pånglao Tunas/Echong
14
S R
05:12 18:40
TUE
Atahguen Atdao
15
S R
06:15 19:48
WED
Pulan Gualåffon
16
S R
07:22 20:54
THU
Mumalilingu Empe’
17
S R
08:30 21:53
FRI
Ketai’ Empe’
18
S R
09:35 22:45
SAT
Sumenhomhom
19
S R
10:36 23:32
SUN
2 1 0 -1
Humomhom
21 TUE
R S
00:13 12:24
22 WED
R S
00:52 13:14
Tunas Talo’
23
R S
01:29 14:03
THU
3 2 1 0 -1
MOON-RELATED OBSERVATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Hihot Talo’
24 FRI
R S
02:07 14:51
Halomsahguan
25 SAT
R S
02:45 15:41
Sinahen Ulu
26 SUN
R S
03:25 16:31
Finaloffan Puti’on
27 MON
R S
04:08 17:23
Dalalai Pulan
28
TUEW
R S
04:55 18:15
Sinahi
29 ED
20 MON
3
Humunaohuyong Pulan
Kuåtto Mangguånte
R S
05:44 19:06
S
11:32
Redgill Emperor Redgill Emperor • mafute’ • Lethrinus rubrioperculatus
LIFE HISTORY INFORMATION: The oldest known was 8 yrs old and 20 in. • Sexually mature at 1 yr and 8-10 in. • Found over sand and rubble areas of outer reef slopes, from 33 to 650 ft deep. • Diet - crustaceans, fish, echinoderms and mollusks. FISHERY INFORMATION: Caught with deep-sea fishing gear using electric reels and fresh squid or tuna as bait. The length of the leader and number of hooks is the fisher’s preference, but circle hooks are normally used. Heavy weights are tied to the bottom of the leader to bring the bait to the bottom quickly, with the bait suspended several feet above the seafloor, where the fish are normally found. CURRENT REGULATIONS: FEDERAL: A permit is required for any large vessel (50 feet or longer) fishing for, landing, or transshipping bottomfish management unit species (BMUS) in the U.S. exclusive economic zone seaward of Guam. Large vessels are not allowed to bottomfish in the Guam large vessel prohibited area. Fishing is also managed under an annual catch limit for the BMUS complex.
Steamed Mafute’ INGREDIENTS 1 pan-sized mafute’ 1 cup water 2 tbsp sesame oil salt and pepper, to taste 2 tbsp soy sauce 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup green onions, coarsely chopped INSTRUCTIONS Clean and scale fish. Place in a shallow pan with water and bring to boil. Cover. Steam until done. Mix sesame oil, salt, pepper and soy sauce; thicken with cornstarch. Place fish in a deep serving platter, add sauce and top with green onions. Serve hot. Courtesy James Borja
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE: One of the more abundant emperors, they are found year-round and easily caught. Fishers enjoy hooking Mafute’ because it fights as if it were a larger fish.
COUNCIL MANAGEMENT: Currently monitored as part of the BMUS complex. A rebuilding plan is in place to address the overfished stock status. STOCK STATUS: Overfished, but not experiencing overfishing.
Recipe Photo: James Borja
Fish Photo (bottom left): Frank Colnago, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), inaturalist.org (top right): Mike Fleming (w/grandson Eduardo Diaz)
Mananaf Sinahen Hugua
Sinahen Tulu
Huniu 30 - Huliu 29, 2022 Sinahen Lima
Sumahi | Pilan
Sinahen Fiti
Sinahen Gunum
Kuåtto
Kuåtto Kosiente
E’egeng
July
June
Sinahen Håcha
June 30 - July 29
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06:35 19:55
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07:27 20:42
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Luma’annok
Dengnga
10
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02:04 15:12
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11
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Gumofatanon
12
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03:54 17:24
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Pånglao Tunas/Echong
13
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04:58 18:32
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Atahguen Atdao
14
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06:07 19:35
THU
Pulan Gualåffon
15
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Mumalilingu Empe’
16
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08:19 21:23
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Sumenhomhom
18
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10:15 22:49
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Kuåtto Mangguånte
19
S R
11:07 23:28
TUE
3 2 1 0 -1
Humomhom
Humunaohuyong Pulan
20 WED
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11:58
21 THU
R S
00:06 12:47
Tunas Talo’
22
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00:44 13:37
FRI
3 2 1 0 -1
MOON-RELATED OBSERVATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Hihot Talo’
23 SAT
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01:24 14:27
Halomsahguan
24 SUN
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02:07 15:19
Sinahen Ulu
25 MON
R S
02:52 16:10
Finaloffan Puti’on
26 TUE
R S
03:40 17:02
Dalalai Pulan
27 WED
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04:31 17:52
Kumaninifes
28 THU
R S
05:22 18:40
Sinahi
29 FRI
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06:14 19:25
Lyretail Grouper Lyretail Grouper • gadau matingon • Variola louti
LIFE HISTORY INFORMATION: Size - up to 32 in. • Inhabit tropical waters in the Indo-Pacific. • Found on coral reefs, from 10 to 790 ft deep.
Fish in Tomato Stew INGREDIENTS 1 2-lb whole fish 1/2 onion, diced 1 head of garlic, chopped 6 tomatoes, diced salt, to taste 1 tsp canola oil 1/2 cup water 1 egg, beaten fish sauce, to taste INSTRUCTIONS
FISHERY INFORMATION: Caught with deep-sea rod and reel gear with a heavy braid or monofilament line. Tend to swim near the seafloor and are caught using fresh squid, octopus, atulai or tuna as bait.
Lightly salt the fish and fry until golden brown. Put one teaspoon of canola oil in a pan on medium heat. Saute the onion and garlic. Add the tomatoes and cook until reduced. Add water and let simmer. Add egg to the pan and mix. Add the fried fish and simmer for 2 minutes. Courtesy Marlowe Sabater
CURRENT REGULATIONS: FEDERAL: A permit is required for any large vessel (50 feet or longer) fishing for, landing, or transshipping bottomfish management unit species (BMUS) in the U.S. exclusive economic zone seaward of Guam. Large vessels are not allowed to bottomfish in the Guam large vessel prohibited area. Fishing is also managed under an annual catch limit for the BMUS complex. COUNCIL MANAGEMENT: Currently monitored as part of the BMUS complex. A rebuilding plan is in place to address the overfished stock status. STOCK STATUS: Overfished, but not experiencing overfishing.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE: Lyretail Groupers are usually found at deep, offshore banks and undersea mounts, and are typically caught as a non-target species when fishing for species like Onaga. Fishers usually stay away from the larger groupers (more than 6 lbs) because some were found to be toxic (ciguatera poisoning). However, smaller-sized fish are usually kept and prepared fried and in soups. Recipe Photo: Marlowe Sabater / Fish Photo (top): Floyd Masga (bottom): andreybragin, some rights reserved (CC-BY-NC) / inaturalist.org.
Semo Sinahen Hugua
Huliu 30 - Agosto 27, 2022 Sinahen Tulu
Sinahen Lima
Sumahi | Pilan
Sinahen Fiti
Sinahen Gunum
Kuåtto
Kuåtto Kosiente
E’egeng
July
August
Sinahen Håcha
July 30 - August 27
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07:06 20:07
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08:44 21:24
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09:33 22:01
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3 2 1 0 -1
Luma’annok
Dengnga
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02:39 16:11
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Gumofatanon
03:44 17:16
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Pånglao Tunas/Echong
04:52 18:15
THU
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Atahguen Atdao
05:58 19:09
FRI
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Pulan Gualåffon
07:01 19:58
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Mumalilingu Empe’
08:00 20:41
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Ketai’ Empe’
08:55 21:22
MON
S R
Sumenhomhom
09:48 22:01
TUE
S R
10:39 22:40
WEDT
2 1 0 -1
Humomhom
19 FRI
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12:21
20 SAT
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00:03 13:13
Tunas Talo’
21
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00:48 14:05
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3 2 1 0 -1
MOON-RELATED OBSERVATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Hihot Talo’
22 MON
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01:35 14:57
Halomsahguan
23 TUE
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02:25 15:47
Sinahen Ulu
24 WED
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03:17 16:36
Finaloffan Puti’on
25 THU
R S
04:09 17:22
Dalalai Pulan
26 FRI
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05:01 18:04
Sinahi
27 SAT
S R HU
3
Humunaohuyong Pulan
Kuåtto Mangguånte
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05:51 18:45
11:30 23:21
Pacific Blue Marlin Pacific Blue Marlin • båtto’ • Makaira mazara
LIFE HISTORY INFORMATION: Size - up to >12 ft and 2,000 lbs. • Life span - females up to 20 yrs, males up to 10 yrs. • Diet - mostly tuna and other open water fishes. • Found in tropical and subtropical waters throughout the Pacific. • Females are larger than males and spawn between May and September. FISHERY INFORMATION: Native peoples in Guam and the Mariana Islands used the flying proa (sakman) to fish offshore in pre-Spanish times. They used woven fibers as lines and, after hooking a marlin, would let it tire before bringing in on board.
Marlin Chunks INGREDIENTS 2 lbs marlin, cut into chunks 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 pouch Japanese furikake 1/4 cup sesame seeds salt and pepper, to taste vegetable oil for frying INSTRUCTIONS Season fish with salt and pepper. Mix flour, furikake and sesame seeds in a bowl. Roll fish in mixture until covered on all sides. Heat oil in a pan and deep-fry chunks until golden and crispy on the outside. Remove from oil and dry on paper towels. Courtesy Matthew Orot
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE: The Pacific Blue marlin, a prized, hard-fighting, sport fish, has long been a food source for local communities. Archealogical digs from the pre-colonial period reveal marlin bones and hooks made from human bone. Guam held the world record for a Pacific Blue Marlin at 1,153 pounds for 13 years, caught by Greg D. Perez in 1969. The actual carcass of the fish is stored at the Guam Museum and a replica is displayed at the Guam Airport. CURRENT REGULATIONS: FEDERAL: A vessel using longline gear to fish for pelagic species in the U.S. exclusive economic zone around Guam or landing or transshipping longline catch in Guam must be registered to a valid Western Pacific general longline permit. COUNCIL MANAGEMENT: Currently monitored as a pelagic management unit species.
STOCK STATUS: Not overfished; not experiencing overfishing.
Recipe Photo: Matthew Orot / Fish Photo: Felix Reyes
Tenhos Sinahen Hugua
Sinahen Tulu
Agosto 28 - Septembre 26, 2022
August
28
Sinahen Lima
Sumahi | Pilan
Sinahen Fiti
Sinahen Gunum
Kuåtto
Kuåtto Kosiente
E’egeng
September
Sinahen Håcha
August 28 - September 26
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06:41 19:24
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29
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07:30 20:01
MON
30
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08:19 20:38
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09:09 21:16
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10:00 21:57
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3 2 1 0 -1
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Dengnga
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02:35 16:01
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03:40 16:57
THU
S R
04:43 17:46
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Pånglao Tunas/Echong
10
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05:43 18:32
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Atahguen Atdao
11
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Pulan Gualåffon
12
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Mumalilingu Empe’
13
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08:27 20:34
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Ketai’ Empe’
14
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09:19 21:14
WED
Sumenhomhom
15
S R
10:11 21:56
THU
Kuåtto Mangguånte
16
S R
11:04 22:41
FRI
3 2 1 0 -1
Humomhom
Humunaohuyong Pulan
17 SAT
S R
11:57 23:28
18 SUN
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12:49
Tunas Talo’
19
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00:18 13:41
MON
3 2 1 0 -1
MOON-RELATED OBSERVATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Hihot Talo’
20 TUE
R S
01:09 14:30
Halomsahguan
21 WED
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02:01 15:17
Sinahen Ulu
22 THU
R S
02:53 16:01
Finaloffan Puti’on
23 FRI
R S
03:44 16:42
Dalalai Pulan
24 SAT
R S
04:34 17:21
Kumaninifes
25 SUN
R S
05:24 17:58
Sinahi
26 MON
R S
06:13 18:37
Bonita
Crispy Fried Bonita with Lemon Finadene’ INGREDIENTS 1-2 lbs tuna, cut into 2 to 3-in chunks salt, to taste vegetable oil for frying
Skipjack Tuna • bonita • Katsuwonus pelamis LIFE HISTORY INFORMATION: Size - up to 4 ft and >70 lbs. • Age range - 8-12 yrs. • Spawn all year in tropical waters and seasonally in subtropical waters. • Females produce between 100,000-2 million eggs each time they spawn. • Once fertilized, the egg can hatch in ~1 day, depending on temperature. • Diet - fish, crustaceans, cephalopods, mollusks and sometimes other skipjack tunas. • Prey for large pelagic fishes such as billfish, sharks and other large tunas. FISHERY INFORMATION: Caught using artificial barbless lures and, occasionally, live bait such as anchovies, herring or silversides that are mainly used to attract and hold a school close to the vessel. LOCAL KNOWLEDGE: Common in the Western Pacific, a skipjack tuna was recently caught near a fish aggregating device off Guam that was tagged in the Sea of Japan ~15 months earlier. CURRENT REGULATIONS: FEDERAL: A vessel using longline gear to fish for pelagic species in the U.S. exclusive economic zone around Guam or landing or transshipping longline catch in Guam must be registered to a valid Western Pacific general longline permit. COUNCIL MANAGEMENT: Currently monitored as a pelagic management unit species. STOCK STATUS: Not overfished; not experiencing overfishing.
Recipe Photo: cookpad.com/ uk/recipes/10860872deep-fried-tuna Fish Photo: Felix Reyes
1 cup 1 tbsp 1/2 cup 1 4 cloves 2-6
fresh lemon juice coarse salt (or more to taste) cold water small onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings garlic minced jalapeños, thinly sliced
INSTRUCTIONS Salt fish chunks. Heat oil in a pan and deep-fry fish until golden and crispy on the outside. Remove from oil and dry on paper towels. Serve with lemon finadene’ (see below). To make the lemon finadene’, combine the lemon juice, salt and water in a non-reactive bowl. Whisk until the salt dissolves. Stir in remaining ingredients. This can be covered and refrigerated for several days. Makes 11/2 cups. Courtesy Mary Camacho source: food.com/recipe/3-finadene-sauces-guam-455051
Lumamlam Sinahen Hugua
Sinahen Tulu
27
Septembre 27 - Oktubri 26, 2022
Sinahen Lima
Sumahi | Pilan
Sinahen Fiti
Sinahen Gunum
Kuåtto
Kuåtto Kosiente
E’egeng
October
September
Sinahen Håcha
September 27 - October 26
R S
07:04 19:15
TUE
28
R S
07:56 19:56
WED
29
R S
08:50 20:39
THU
R S
09:48 21:28
FRI
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10:49 22:21
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11:52 23:20
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12:54
MON
S R
00:24 13:54
TUE
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01:29 14:49
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02:31 15:39
THU
3 2 1 0 -1
Luma’annok
Dengnga
S R
03:31 16:25
FRI
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Gumofatanon
04:27 17:07
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05:22 17:47
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Pånglao Tunas/Echong
10
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06:14 18:27
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Atahguen Atdao
11
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07:07 19:07
TUE
Pulan Gualåffon
12
S R
07:59 19:49
WED
Mumalilingu Empe’
13
S R
08:52 20:33
THU
Ketai’ Empe’
14
S R
09:46 21:19
FRI
Sumenhomhom
15
S R
10:39 22:09
SAT
Kuåtto Mangguånte
16
S R
11:32 23:00
SUN
3 2 1 0 -1
Humomhom
Humunaohuyong Pulan
17 MON
S R
12:23 23:52
18 TUE
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13:11
Tunas Talo’
19
R S
00:44 13:55
WED
3 2 1 0 -1
MOON-RELATED OBSERVATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Halomsahguan
Hihot Talo’
20 THU
R S
01:35 14:37
21 FRI
R S
02:25 15:16
Sinahen Ulu
22 SAT
R S
03:15 15:54
Finaloffan Puti’on
23 SUN
R S
04:04 16:32
Dalalai Pulan
24 MON
R S
04:54 17:10
Kumaninifes
25
TUEW
R S
05:46 17:50
Sinahi
26 ED
R S
06:40 18:34
Yellowfin Tuna Yellowfin Tuna • (no Chamorro name) • Thunnus albacares
LIFE HISTORY INFORMATION: Size - up to 6 ft and >400 lbs. • Ave lifespan - 6-7 yrs. • Sexually mature at ~2.5 yrs, 58 lbs or 44 in. • Inhabit warm, clear tropical and subtropical oceans around the world. • Spawn April-Oct in Hawaii, with peak JuneAugust. • Females expel millions of eggs on a near-nightly basis. • Diet - fish, squid and crustaceans. • Prey for marine mammals, sharks and billfish. FISHERY INFORMATION: Caught mostly trolling using artificial lures. Some fishermen troll slowly using small live bonitas as bait. Smaller fish can be brought in with handlines. CURRENT REGULATIONS: FEDERAL: A vessel using longline gear to fish for pelagic species in the U.S. exclusive economic zone around Guam or landing or transshipping longline catch in Guam must be registered to a valid Western Pacific general longline permit. COUNCIL MANAGEMENT: Currently monitored as a pelagic management unit species. STOCK STATUS: Not overfished; not experiencing overfishing in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean.
Yellowfin Sashimi with Soy Finadene’ INGREDIENTS 1-2 lbs tuna salt, to taste 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup fresh lime or lemon sprinkle of salt, or to taste 1/2 small onion, minced 1 tube of wasabi INSTRUCTIONS Fillet fish into small, bite-sized pieces, avoiding the bloodlines. Mix remaining ingredients. Dip to enjoy. Courtesy Audrey Toves
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE: Common off Guam yearround, the larger fish tend to appear during the summer months. Always putting up a strong fight, Yellowfin Tuna can usually be found in large schools. Fishermen look for white birds or boobies as a sign Yellowfin are present. Some also look for dolphins, since they are known to travel together. Having great eyesight, Yellowfin prefer lures trolled below the surface with some hardy fishermen preferring to trail the lure far behind the boat.
Fish Photo (left): shutterstock.com, (top right): Matthew Orot / Recipe Photo: Audrey Toves
Fangualo’ Sinahen Hugua
Sinahen Tulu
Oktubri 27 - Nubembre 24, 2022 Sinahen Lima
Sumahi | Pilan
October
27
Sinahen Fiti
Sinahen Gunum
Kuåtto
Kuåtto Kosiente
E’egeng
November
Sinahen Håcha
October 27 - November 24
R S
07:38 19:22
THU
28
R S
08:40 20:15
FRI
29
R S
09:44 21:13
SAT
30
R S
10:48 22:16
SUN
3
R S
11:50 23:21
MON
R
12:46
TUE
S R
00:25 13:37
WEDT
S R
01:25 14:23
HU
S R
02:21 15:05
FRI
S R
03:14 15:45
SAT
3 2 1 0 -1
Luma’annok
Dengnga
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04:06 16:23
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04:57 17:03
MON
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Pånglao Tunas/Echong
05:49 17:43
TUE
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06:41 18:26
WED
Atahguen Atdao
10
S R
07:35 19:11
THU
Pulan Gualåffon
11
S R
08:29 20:00
FRI
Mumalilingu Empe’
12
S R
09:23 20:51
SAT
Ketai’ Empe’
13
S R
10:15 21:43
SUN
Sumenhomhom
14
S R
11:04 22:35
MON
2 1 0 -1
Humomhom
16 WED
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12:32
17 THU
R S
00:16 13:12
Tunas Talo’
18
R S
01:05 13:49
FRI
3 2 1 0 -1
MOON-RELATED OBSERVATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Hihot Talo’
19 SAT
R S
01:53 14:26
Halomsahguan
20 SUN
R S
02:42 15:03
Sinahen Ulu
21 MON
R S
03:32 15:42
Finaloffan Puti’on
22 TUE
R S
04:25 16:24
Dalalai Pulan
23 WED
R S
05:22 17:11
Sinahi
24 THU
15 TUE
3
Humunaohuyong Pulan
Kuåtto Mangguånte
R S
06:23 18:03
S R
11:49 23:26
Mahimahi
Baked Mahimahi INGREDIENTS
Mahimahi • botague • Coryphaena hippurus LIFE HISTORY INFORMATION: Size - up to 7 ft and 88 lbs. • Life span - 5 yrs. • Sexually mature at 4-5 months, 17-21 in. • Thought to spawn every 2-3 days, releasing between 33,000-66,000 eggs in each spawning event. • Congregate around large floating objects such as logs and other marine debris. • Feed in surface waters during the day. • Diet - mainly small pelagic larvae and fish, juvenile tuna, invertebrates, billfish, jacks and pompano.
2 lbs fish, cut into 3-in pieces salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1/2 small onion, finely chopped INSTRUCTIONS Pat fish dry with paper towels. Season all sides with salt and pepper. Bake at 325°F for 10 minutes on each side. Combine mayonnaise and cheese and spread on cooked fish. Sprinkle with onions. Broil for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown. Courtesy Maggie Sabater
FISHERY INFORMATION: Caught with rod and reel by trolling or baiting, and commonly found near floating objects or fish aggregating devices (FADs). CURRENT REGULATIONS: FEDERAL: A vessel using longline gear to fish for pelagic species in the U.S. exclusive economic zone around Guam or landing or transshipping longline catch in Guam must be registered to a valid Western Pacific general longline permit. COUNCIL MANAGEMENT: Currently monitored as a pelagic management unit species. STOCK STATUS: Not overfished; not experiencing overfishing. LOCAL KNOWLEDGE: Although they are caught sparingly year-round, small Mahimahi start to appear around November and in greater numbers at the begining of the year, when water is rough. Dozens can be caught around FADs using bait. An excellent sportfish, Mahimahi tend to jump and “dance” on the surface. But this energy can be dangerous when they are brought on board the boat since they can be hard to control. Fish Photo (top right): Adam San Gil, (bottom left): shutterstock.com Recipe Photo: Marlowe Sabater
Sumongsong Sinahen Hugua
Sinahen Tulu
Nubembre 25 - Disembre 23, 2022
Sinahen Lima
Sumahi | Pilan
November
25
Sinahen Fiti
Sinahen Gunum
Kuåtto
Kuåtto Kosiente
E’egeng
December
Sinahen Håcha
November 25 - December 23
R S
07:28 19:00
FRI
26
R S
08:35 20:04
SAT
27
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09:40 21:10
SUN
28
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10:40 22:16
MON
29
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11:34 23:18
TUE
3
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12:22
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00:17 13:05
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01:12 13:45
FRI
S R
02:03 14:24
SAT
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02:53 15:02
SUN
3 2 1 0 -1
Luma’annok
Dengnga
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03:44 15:41
MON
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Gumofatanon
04:35 16:22
TUE
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Pånglao Tunas/Echong
05:27 17:06
WED
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Atahguen Atdao
06:21 17:53
THU
S R
07:14 18:43
FRI
Pulan Gualåffon
10
S R
08:07 19:35
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Mumalilingu Empe’
11
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08:57 20:27
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Ketai’ Empe’
12
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09:45 21:19
MON
Sumenhomhom
13
S R
10:28 22:09
TUEW
2 1 0 -1
Humomhom
15 THU
S R
11:46 23:45
16 FRI
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12:22
Tunas Talo’
17
R S
00:32 12:58
SAT
3 2 1 0 -1
MOON-RELATED OBSERVATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Hihot Talo’
18 SUN
R S
01:20 13:35
Halomsahguan
19 MON
R S
02:11 14:14
Sinahen Ulu
20 TUE
R S
03:04 14:57
Finaloffan Puti’on
21 WED
R S
04:02 15:46
Dalalai Pulan
22 THU
R S
05:05 16:42
Sinahi
23 FRI
14 ED
3
Humunaohuyong Pulan
Kuåtto Mangguånte
R S
06:11 17:45
S R
11:08 22:58
Wahoo
Wahoo Sticks with Tartar Sauce INGREDIENTS
Wahoo • tosun • Acanthocybium solandri LIFE HISTORY INFORMATION: Size - grow rapidly, up to 8 ft and 158 lbs. • Sexually mature at 2.8 ft (males) and 3.3 ft (females), ~1 yr old. • Spawn yearround and during summer in higher latitudes. • Females expel millions of eggs to compensate for low survival rate. • Diet - mainly fish like frigate mackerel, butterfish, porcupine fish and round herring. • Scientists have theorized that a wahoo is able to eat fish larger than itself by using its sharp teeth to reduce large prey into bitesize pieces.
1 lb 1 cup 3 2 cups 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp 2 cups
wahoo, skinned all-purpose flour eggs, whisked Panko bread crumbs salt black pepper vegetable oil for frying
1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup minced pickles, about 2 small pickles diced 1/2 lemon, juiced salt and pepper, to taste INSTRUCTIONS 1. Cut the fish into strips ~3 in-long strips, 1/2-in thick. Season with salt and pepper.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE: Large Wahoo show up around April and May, and are present until January or February before tapering off. Usually caught close to nearshore ledges, boaters do not have to venture far out to sea to catch them. Wahoo are highly prized due to its firm, white meat, which is suitable for many types of preparation.
2. Place the flour, whisked eggs and Panko crumbs in three separate bowls. Set a baking sheet nearby. First, coat fish with flour, shaking off any excess. Then transfer fish to eggs. Coat well. Finally, move to Panko, pressing the bread crumbs onto the fish. Transfer coated fingers to the baking sheet.
CURRENT REGULATIONS: FEDERAL: A vessel using longline gear to fish for pelagic species in the U.S. exclusive economic zone around Guam or landing or transshipping longline catch in Guam must be registered to a valid Western Pacific general longline permit.
For the tartar sauce, stir together the mayonnaise, pickles and lemon juice. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, taste, and adjust as needed.
COUNCIL MANAGEMENT: Currently monitored as a pelagic management unit species.
STOCK STATUS: Not overfished; not experiencing overfishing.
Recipe Photo: Audrey Toves
3. Heat oil in large pan over medium heat. Add fish sticks in single layer, frying about 3 minutes on each side, or until browned. Remove from oil and dry on paper towels. Serve with tartar sauce (below).
source: simplyrecipes.com/recipes/crispy_panko_fish_sticks
FISHERY INFORMATION: Fishermen use artificial lures with a head that has holes in it called jets to create a stream of bubbles that attracts Wahoo. Fishers must use wire leaders due to its sharp teeth.
Fish Photo: Amber San Gil
Umayangan Sinahen Hugua
Sinahen Tulu
Disembre 24, 2022 - Ineru 22, 2023
Sinahen Lima
Sumahi | Pilan
Sinahen Fiti
Sinahen Gunum
Kuåtto
Kuåtto Kosiente
24
E’egeng
January
December
Sinahen Håcha
December 24, 2022 - January 22, 2023
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07:19 18:50
SAT
25
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08:24 19:59
SUN
26
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09:23 21:05
MON
27
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10:16 22:08
TUE
28
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11:02 23:06
WED
29
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11:44 00:00
THU
30
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12:24
FRI
3
S R
00:51 13:02
SAT
S R
01:41 13:41
SUN
S R
02:31 14:21
MON
3 2 1 0 -1
Luma’annok
Dengnga
S R
03:23 15:04
TUE
S R
Gumofatanon
04:16 15:50
WED
S R
Pånglao Tunas/Echong
05:09 16:38
THU
S R
Atahguen Atdao
06:02 17:29
FRI
S R
Pulan Gualåffon
06:53 18:22
SAT
S R
Mumalilingu Empe’
07:41 19:14
SUN
S R
08:26 20:04
MON
Ketai’ Empe’
10
S R
09:07 20:53
TUEW
Sumenhomhom
11
S R
09:45 21:41
ED
Kuåtto Mangguånte
12
S R
10:22 22:28
THU
3 2 1 0 -1
Humomhom
Humunaohuyong Pulan
13 FRI
S R
10:57 23:14
14 SAT
S
11:32
Tunas Talo’
15
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00:02 12:09
SUN
3 2 1 0 -1
MOON-RELATED OBSERVATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Hihot Talo’
16 MON
R S
00:52 12:49
Halomsahguan
17 TUE
R S
01:46 13:33
Sinahen Ulu
18 WED
R S
02:44 14:24
Finaloffan Puti’on
19 THU
R S
03:47 15:22
Dalalai Pulan
20 FRI
R S
04:54 16:26
Kumaninifes
21 SAT
R S
06:01 17:35
Sinahi
22 SUN
R S
07:04 18:42
About This Calendar
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council has produced traditional lunar calendars for Guam since 2007. The intent is to raise awareness about traditional ecological knowledge and enhance community involvement in fishery management. The 2022 Fanha’aniyan Pulan CHamoru (Chamorro Lunar Calendar) features 13 pelagic and bottomfish species managed under the Council’s Fishery Ecosystem Plans. Each month gives common, Chamorro and scientific names for each species, along with life history and fishery information, current regulations, management and stock status, and a delicious recipe to enjoy. For the stock status, a stock is experiencing overfishing when more fish are being removed than is sustainable, and is overfished when the stock population size is too low and may not be able to recover. The lunar months, moon phases, and traditional calendar months are given in Chamorro, the native language of the indigenous people of Guam. The moon phases in this calendar are for Hagåtña as calculated by the HM Nautical Almanac (astro.ukho.gov.uk/websurf). The tide charts with moon rise and set times are in Chamorro Time for Hagåtña and were provided by OceanFun Publishing, NZ. A special Un Dangkulu Na Si Yu’us Ma’ase to calendar contributors including Council family members James Borja, Mike Fleming, Matthew Orot, Lino Tenorio, Audrey Toves; Council staff Joshua DeMello, Floyd Masga, Felix Reyes, Marlowe Sabater, Amy Vandehey; Leslie Aquino; Mary Camacho; Andre’ Dueñas; George Moses, Nancy Reyes; Maggie Sabater; Adam, Amber and Dominick San Gil; Ray Santiago; Jimmy Snaer Badong; and Sabrina Snyder. DATA SOURCES USED: anitalianinmykitchen.com, aquariumdomain.com, australian.museum, bioone.org, cookpad.com, dinnerthendessert.com, fishbase.mnhn.fr, fishider.org, food.com, inaturalist.org, masala.tv, shutterstock.com, simplyrecipes.com, thainationalparks.com, wpcouncil.org/annual-reports. FRONT COVER: From the boat to the table. For an electronic version of this calendar, go to wpcouncil.org/educational-resources/lunar-calendars.
About the Council The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council was established by Congress in 1976 to manage fisheries in the offshore waters surrounding Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Hawai‘i and the U.S. Pacific Remote Island Areas. The fisheries in federal waters surrounding Guam are managed under the Mariana Archipelago and Pacific Pelagic Fishery Ecosystem Plans. Traditional knowledge and wide community involvement are integral parts of the ecosystem-based approach to fishery management.
Guam Contacts Council Vice Chair Manny Dueñas II PHONE: (671) 472-6323 EMAIL: manny.duenas21@gmail.com Council Member Monique Amani PHONE: (671) 969-2469 EMAIL: tasi80@yahoo.com Council Member Chelsa Muña-Brecht Guam Department of Agriculture PHONE: (671) 300-7964 EMAIL: chelsa.munabrecht@doag.guam.gov Guam Island Coordinator Felix Reyes PHONE: (671) 483-1904 EMAIL: felix.reyes@wpcouncil.org
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