The Bureau of Statistics and Plans has installed its tenth coastal sign, this time at Humåtak Bay, to expand marine education and ecotourism opportunities across the island. Funded through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, the new sign joins a growing network at locations including Inalåhan Pool, Ypao Beach Park, Gun Beach, and Malesso’ Pier.
The Humåtak Bay sign features the Convict Tang—locally called Kichu in CHamoru—a schooling surgeonfish whose distinctive black stripes inspired its name. In addition to profiling the marine species, the sign shares safety information on hazardous marine life, water conditions, marine preserve boundaries, and responsible boating practices to help protect Guam’s reefs and visitors.
Cultural heritage is also a focal point. The sign highlights the story of Fouha Rock, also known as the Creation Point, where CHamoru legend says the goddess Fu’una and her brother Puntan created the world. The unveiling comes ahead of Humåtak’s annual Patron Saint San Dionisio village fiesta set for October 11, 2025.
Visitors can access multilingual resources—ranging from Japanese and Simplified Chinese to CHamoru—by scanning QR codes on the sign for real-time beach advisories and coral reef protection updates. The Bureau credited support from the Governor’s Office, Lt. Governor, and multiple agencies for shaping the content and design.