Hidden Dangers and Hidden Treasures in the Green Sand by Untalan Middle School - Mischa Navaroo, Shanelle Navarro, David Huang, Micah Balajadia, Theiah Chaco & Arlene Castro

"A hidden treasure of Guam is Talofofo’s green sand beach, one of only four in the entire world. It’s known as a great surfing spot rather than a rare beach. The unique green color of the sand comes from a mineral known as Olivine. The sea glass is used to construct the group of rocks close-up. It not only shows the microscopic rock particles have green minerals, but it also symbolizes what our STEM Club is known for at school. We create beautiful jewelry with the sea glass we find and sell it during fundraising activities. The green sand is created with sand grout and dyed green. The ocean was made with various colors of paint. A specific technique is used to make the colorful ocean. Plastics have invaded the shores on the beach but what is more alarming are the microplastics lining up floating on the water towards the shore. This is what marine animals are mistaking as food.”

Mixed media, plastics washed up from Talofofo Bay, styrofoam, grout, sea glass.

Size: 24 x 36”