CHamoru families chenchulu fishing in Talofo’fo’ Bay.

This type of communal, large scale fishing was once common on Guam, but is now rarely seen. Although the word chenchulu is derived from a Spanish term, the practice of using a large surround net that might require dozens of people to trap a school of fish has likely been practiced in the Marianas for thousands of years.

 

Today marks the official opening of our latest exhibit “I Maneguihan: The Families that Fish.” Biba!

 

Please come by and check out this free educational exhibit. Visiting hours are Tuesday – Friday from 9 am – 4 pm.

 

The exhibit is made possible through a partnership between the Guam Museum and the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council. It also features the collaboration of the University of Guam, Guam Visitors Bureau, Guam Department of Agriculture (Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources), NOAA Pacific Island Fisheries Sciences Center and the A.B. Won Pat Guam International Airport Authority.