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1 7 Re faluwasch Pápáál Maram

2 Paula Talipong Grace Christian Academy, Saipan First Place, Grades 9

3 January 9-February 7, 7 Sapór/Dolphinfish Arangaap/Skipjack tuna Tóghu/Yellowfin tuna Repair canoes and huts, as weather is not conducive to fishing and sailing.

4 Freya Greathouse Sinapalo Elementary School, Rota First Place, Grades 5

5 February 8- March 8, 7 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 Sapór/Dolphinfish Arangaap/Skipjack tuna Tóghu/Yellowfin tuna Expect inclement weather and scarcity of fruits and vegetables.

6 Aleeyah Hocog Grace Christian Academy, Rota First Place, Grades K

7 March 9- April 6, 7 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 Sapór/Dolphinfish Arangaap/Skipjack tuna Tóghu/Yellowfin tuna Seeds begin to germinate, and trees begin to bear fruits. This is a good time to make fermented falubwa (fermented coconut juice).

8 Logan Hocog Grace Christian Academy, Rota Fifth Place, Grades K

9 April 7-May 6, 7 Arangaap/Skipjack tuna Tóghu/Yellowfin tuna Tiil/Rabbit fish Télóóya/Throw net Áting/Drag net Schoow/Scoop net Uu/Fish trap Wischigh/Goatfish Télóóya/Throw net Schoow/Scoop net Uu/Fish trap Tchep/Trevally Télóóya/Throw net Áting/Drag net Schoow/Scoop net Uu/Fish trap Breadfruit trees begin to bear fruit, and other food sources are plentiful. People begin to gain strength.

10 Tae Hee Kim Grace Christian Academy, Saipan Fourth Place, Grades 5

11 May 7-June 4, 7 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 Arangaap/Skipjack tuna Tóghu/Yellowfin tuna Wischigh/Goatfish Télóóya/Throw net Schoow/Scoop net Uu/Fish trap Tchep/Trevally Télóóya/Throw net Áting/Drag net Schoow/Scoop net Uu/Fish trap Taghalaar/Marlin Be aware of a type of wave that comes in sideways to sweep the beaches clean of debris, so turtles can come to lay their eggs.

12 Shu Yi Cao Hopwood Junior High School, Saipan Fourth Place, Grades 6 8

13 June 5- July, 7 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 Arangaap/Skipjack tuna Tóghu/Yellowfin tuna Taghalaar/Marlin The calm weather is ideal for long distance voyaging. It s a good time to perform special ceremonies.

14 Maria A. Claassens Grace Christian Academy, Rota First Place, Grades 6 8

15 July 4-August, 7 Taghalaar/Marlin Good season for pole-and-line fishing, trolling and fish traps.

16 Kaden Manglona Sinapalo Elementary School, Rota Fourth Place, Grades K

17 August -September, 7 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 Taghalaar/Marlin Tiil/Rabbit fish Télóóya/Throw net Áting/Drag net Schoow/Scoop net Uu/Fish trap Peti/Bigeye scad Áting/Surround net Ripe breadfruits are falling. It s a good time to make mar (breadfruit preserved underground).

18 Helena Liu Grace Christian Academy, Saipan Third Place, Grades K

19 September -October, 7 Taghalaar/Marlin Peti/Bigeye scad Áting/Surround net Tchep/Trevally Télóóya/Throw net Áting/Drag net Schoow/Scoop net Uu/Fish trap Wischigh/Goatfish Télóóya/Throw net Schoow/Scoop net Uu/Fish trap Bugs and fruit flies are everywhere due to decaying food.

20 Julius Ruiz Grace Christian Academy, Rota Third Place, Grades 5

21 October -November 8, 7 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 6 N 6 Peti/Bigeye scad Áting/Surround net Ngaal/Wahoo Tchep/Trevally Télóóya/Throw net Áting/Drag net Schoow/Scoop net Uu/Fish trap Wischigh/Goatfish Télóóya/Throw net Schoow/Scoop net Uu/Fish trap Protect yourself and your belongings against mosquitoes, termites and other insects.

22 Everly Caronan Hopwood Junior High School, Saipan Second Place, Grades 6 8

23 November 9-December 8, 7 Ngaal/Wahoo Sapór/Dolphinfish Reef fish have eggs. Weather conditions are unpredictable, and visibility on land and water is poor.

24 Melchor Taisacan Grace Christian Academy, Rota Second Place, Grades K

25 December 9, 7-January 7, 8 Ngaal/Wahoo Sapór/Dolphinfish Tchep/Trevally Télóóya/Throw net Áting/Drag net Schoow/Scoop net Uu/Fish trap Wischigh/Goatfish Télóóya/Throw net Schoow/Scoop net Uu/Fish trap This is an ideal time to harvest land crabs and work on taro patches. Expect heavy rain.

26 Hannah Nerizon Sinapalo Elementary School, Rota Third Place, Grades 6 8

27 Tumur January 8-February 6, 8 Sapór/Dolphinfish Tchep/Trevally Télóóya/Throw net Áting/Drag net Schoow/Scoop net Uu/Fish trap Wischigh/Goatfish Télóóya/Throw net Schoow/Scoop net Uu/Fish trap Repair canoes and huts as weather is not conducive to fishing.

28 About This Calendar The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (WPRFMC) has produced traditional lunar calendars for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) since 7. The intent is to raise awareness about traditional ecological knowledge and enhance community involvement in fishery management. These integral parts of the ecosystem-based approach to fishery management are components of the Mariana Archipelago and Pacific Pelagic Fishery Ecosystem Plans (FEPs) for the Western Pacific Region. These FEPs are developed, monitored and amended by the WPRFMC to conserve and manage fisheries seaward of the state waters surrounding the CNMI. This 7 Refaluwasch Pápáál Maram (Refaluwasch Lunar Calendar) features the contributions and advice of the Refaluwasch Lunar Calendar Committee: Lino Olopai and Cecilio Raiukiulipiy, cultural practitioners. The art contest judges were the committee members along with Wilgene Dela Cruz, Michael Tenorio and Frank Villagomez of the CNMI Division of Fish and Wildlife; and Augustine Aguon of the CNMI Division of Agriculture. The seasonal fishing predictions were provided by Jesse Rosario. The calendar highlights traditional fishing and conservation practices of the Refaluwasch, who along with the Chamorro, are the indigenous people of the Mariana Archipelago (Guam and the CNMI). The first Refaluwasch to settle in the Mariana Islands came from Satawal and Elato around 85 or 86. There have been subsequent migrations from all of the islands of the Central Caroline Islands. Refaluwasch is an official language of the CNMI along with English and Chamorro. The illustrations in the calendar are the winning entries of the student art contest held in the CNMI on the theme Fishing and Farming to the Cycles of the Moon and Seasons. A special thanks to the participating schools: Grace Christian Academy, Rota; Grace Christian Academy, Saipan; Hopwood Junior High School, Saipan; and Sinapalo Elementary School, Rota. The tide charts with the moon phases and moon rise and set times are in Chamorro time for Saipan. They were provided by OceanFun Publishing, NZ. The moon phases were calculated using the HM Nautical Almanac Office (astro.ukho.gov.uk/websurf) as guidance. The project coordinators were Jack Ogumoro, Council on-site coordinator in the CNMI, and Sylvia Spalding, Council communications officer. About the Council The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council was established by Congress in 976 through the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) to manage fisheries in offshore waters of the US Pacific Islands. The Council protects marine resources while maintaining opportunities for domestic fishing at sustainable levels of effort and yield. It promotes environmentally responsible fishing in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Guam, Hawaii, American Samoa and the US Pacific remote island areas. Fruit and Vegetable List Atmagoso (Bitter melon) available all year Bweibway (Papaya) available all year Birengenas (Eggplant) available all year Daikon (Radish) available all year Fiolis (String bean) available all year Ghalabwasa (Squash) available all year Ghalamasa (Pumpkin) available all year Ghamuti (Sweet potato) available all year Ghungar (Cucumber) available all year Kang kong (Water spinach) available all year Lalangita (Tangerine) available Tumur to Máilap (Jan 9 Apr 6, 7) and Sarobwél to Tumur (Nov 9, 7 Feb 6, 8) Languana (Soursop) available all year Lighatapeya (Avocado) available Séétá to Uul (Apr 7 Aug ) Lolii (Bell pepper) available Tumur to Ghúúw (Jan 9 Jul ) Looghu (Yam) available Tumur to Máilap (Jan 9 Apr 6, 7) and Tumur (Jan 8 Feb 6, 8) Maay (Breadfruit) available Naa to Uul (May 7 Aug ) Manga (Mango) available Séétá to Uul (Apr 7 Aug ) Meis (Corn) available all year Mendiyooka (Cassava) available all year Meri (Okra) available all year n/a (Cantaloupe) available Tumur to Ghúúw (Jan 9 Jul ) n/a (Honeydew) available Tumur to Ghúúw (Jan 9 Jul ) n/a (Snap bean) available all year n/a (Sweet melon) available: Tumur to Ghúúw (Jan 9 Jul, 7) and Tumur (Jan 8 Feb 6, 8) n/a (Wing bean) available all year Nappa (Chinese cabbage) available all year Poinga (Pineapple) available Séétá to Élúyél (Apr 7 Sep ) Saliya (Watermelon) available Tumur to Ghúúw (Jan 9 Jul ) Subuyas (Green onion) available all year Tumootis (Tomato) available Tumur to Ghúúw (Jan 9 Jul ) Wiisch (Banana) available all year Woot (Taro) available all year Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council 64 Bishop Street, Suite 4 Honolulu, Hawaii 968 Phone: (88) 5-8 Fax: (88) info.wpcouncil@noaa.gov Web: CNMI Contacts Council Vice Chair John Gourley Micronesian Environmental Services Phone: (67) 48-4 Council Member Richard B. Seman Dept. of Lands and Natural Resources Phone: (67) -984 Council Advisory Panel CNMI Chair Richard Farrell Phone: (67) rfarrelltiq@gmail.com Council On-Site Coordinator Joaquin Jack Ogumoro Phone: (67) jack.ogumoro@noaa.gov A publication of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council pursuant to NOAA Award No. NA4NMF456 7, Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council ISBN Front cover art: Sara Elizabeth Castro Keaton Grace Christian Academy, Saipan Second Place, Grades 5

Fanha'aniyan Pulan CHamoru 2019 FEB. 5, 2019 FEB. 22, 2020

Fanha'aniyan Pulan CHamoru 2019 FEB. 5, 2019 FEB. 22, 2020 Fanha'aniyan Pulan CHamoru 9 FEB. 5, 9 FEB., Gadao (grouper) is caught using a spear or rod and reel, as they are easily duped by all types of bait and lures. PHOTO COURTESY OF FELIX REYES Tumaiguini February