Open Ocean Fishing in the Mariana Archipelago
Guam | 27 min.
Documentary, Cultural, Environmental, Human Rights Issues | GIFF Guide: General Audiences – material suitable for all ages
Synopsis
The original inhabitants of the Mariana Islands were great open ocean fishermen for 3,000 years. Due to Spanish colonization in the 17th century, they were prevented from doing open ocean fishing for 200 years (about 1750 to 1950). After World War II the fishermen made a remarkable comeback. They are once again great open ocean fishermen.
Screenings and Awards
Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council of Guam
Guam Legislature
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Guam
University of Guam Marine Laboratory
Judith R. Amesbury (Writer, Director)
Judith R. Amesbury is one of the founders and directors of Micronesian Archaeological Research Services, a scientific and educational nonprofit corporation on Guam. She has been doing archaeology on Guam, Saipan, Tinian and Rota for more than 30 years. Her area of expertise is Marine Resource Use. Amesbury has authored numerous articles and reports about fishing and mollusk collecting in the Mariana Islands. She also analyzes the artifacts made of marine materials such as shells and shark teeth.
Funding has been provided to Guam International Film Festival, Inc. from Humanities Guåhan and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the federal ARP Act of 2021.