Their role involved organizing and managing these hearings to ensure effective public engagement and input regarding the critical habitat designations. This included logistical support and facilitating the discussion to gather stakeholder feedback on NOAA Fisheries’ conservation efforts.

Additionally, MR&D coordinated with the Guam Daily Post to publish an advertisement promoting NOAA Fisheries’ public hearing which is scheduled for September 17th. It will be held at the Pacific Islands Club and include an informational meeting at 6:00 PM, followed by a public hearing at 7:00 PM where attendees can comment. The ad highlights NOAA Fisheries’ proposal to list five species of giant clams as endangered and five species as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.