The Mariana Islands Nature Alliance (MINA) runs an ocean ranger program (Tasi Watch) and works with students to promote the protection of natural resources. Tasi is the Chamorro word for ocean.  Learn more about the MINA and their work in the Northern Mariana Islands in this conversation with Program Manager Becky Furey.  Follow MINA on Facebook and visit the MINA website at https://www.minapacific.org/.  MINA has been a successful grant recipient of the Coral Reef and Natural Resources Initiative program in the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs to support this work.

1. Introduction and Welcome
2. Founding MINA and the TASI Watch 1:43
3. Marine Debris 3:49
4. Super Typhoon Experience 6:09
5. Adding Focus on Invasive Vines 7:00
6. Monofilament Lines and Working with Fisherfolk 8:10
7. Saipan is a Coastal Watershed – Ridge to Reef Approach 10:16
8. Schools for Environmental Conservation Program 12:38
9. MINA Works with Tinian and Rota too 15:35
10. Working in the Chamorro and Carolinian Languages 16:52
11. Fundraising and the Green Gala 18:43
12. Contact MINA 20:00

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