Nature & Science

War in the Pacific National Historical Park burgeons with life. Scars and stains of World War II still remain on many Pacific islands, but over time, vibrant plant and animal communities have dramatically rebounded. Within the park's boundaries lie coral reefs, seagrass beds, tropical savanna grasslands, limestone forests, bogs, streams, coastal and forest wetlands, offshore islets, and even a mahogany forest!

These outstanding environments create homes for rare animals and provide a laboratory for scientific inquiry and research. Become acquainted with Guam's outdoor wonders - and learn more about the NPS Inventory and Monitoring Program that keeps tabs on many of the plants, animals, and weather throughout Pacific island national parks.