CHAPTER 1 - Guam Buildup EIS

Guam and CNMI Military Relocation Final EIS (July 2010)
Hap‘s Reef
This bread loaf-shaped reef is located offshore of Tongcha Beach and north of Gaan Point. Divers may
enjoy swimming alongside tropical fish in depths between 25 and 60 ft (8 to 18 m).
Pete‘s Reef
This reef features a mixture of coral heads, sandy patches, and marine life including an occasional eel and
dolphin in the depths ranging from 20 to 80 ft (6 to 24 m).
Japanese Zero
This is an offshore dive site from San Jose in 50 ft (15 m) of water The site is home to a Mitsubishi
A6M5, a Japanese Navy fighter from World War II.
Fouha Bay
This dive spot contains corals, ledges, and caverns in the depth to 40 ft (12 m).
Nathan‘s Dent
This site is situated south of Facpi Point, and contains corals, caves, and sea life up to 80 ft (24 m) in
depth.
Mana Bay Cut
This site offers free diving off the shore of Ipan Beach Resort with water depth of 80 ft (24 m). Mana Bay
Cut is noted for soft corals, schools of angel fish, clownfish, stone fish, and an occasional octopus.
Aratama Maru
This site contains a 6,783-ton (6,153-metric ton) Japanese ammunition ship that was damaged and
abandoned after an attack by a U.S. submarine on April 8, 1944. The ship lies broken up in 50 ft (15 m) of
water.
Cocos Lagoon
Cocos Lagoon was created by the offshore barrier reef. The site is noted for its broad expanse of
extensive corals, sand flats, and sea grass beds. Two channels cut through the barrier reef. Cocos Lagoon
attracts snorkeling, SCUBA diving, surfing, and windsurfing uses.
1.4.2.5 Beaches and Parks
Achang Reef Flat Preserve
The Preserve spans from Achang Bay to Ajayan Channel and inland from the 33-ft (10-m) line, or the
nearest public right-of-way (ROW), seaward to the 600 ft (183 m) depth. The Achang Reef Flat is noted
for its extensive sea grass beds especially between Agrigan Island and Guam. These sea grasses are
protected as they function as nurseries for replenishing fish stock (Lotz 2001). The Preserve was
established in 1997 to protect the coral reef and aquatic creatures contained within the area.
Aflleje Park at Rizal Beach
This site features the Friendship Pavilion, restrooms, and the Aflleje Beach Memorial Park Peace
Memorial. Rizal Beach is noted for its snorkeling and SCUBA diving. Offshore, the Rizal reef has a
depth of about 40 ft (12 m) and a sandy bottom containing clams, shrimp, eagle rays, sting rays, manta
rays, fish, and finger corals.
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