Offshore survey of guam s world war II submerged battlefield

This $450,000 Cooperative Agreement award from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) under the Environmental Studies (ES) program (CFDA 15.423) will support the University of California San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography in conducting an offshore survey of Guam's World War II submerged battlefield. The 2-year project, running from September 2024 to September 2026, will leverage Scripps' expertise and specialized facilities to carry out comprehensive mapping, exploration, and documentation of the underwater battlefield site. The award will enable the collection of critical baseline environmental data, the development of new methodological approaches, and the generation of insights into the cultural heritage and potential environmental impacts associated with this historic site. This research aligns with BOEM's mission to responsibly manage offshore energy and mineral resources while protecting the environment.