SAIPAN — The 5th Annual Island-wide Fanihi Count takes place Friday, April 10, from 4:15 to 6:15 a.m., with observation sites across Saipan and Tinian. The event is free and open to all ages and experience levels.
The fanihi, or Mariana fruit bat, is a native species and important part of the island’s ecosystem. The annual count helps wildlife managers track population trends across the CNMI.
On Saipan, interested participants can contact Lee Roy Sablan at leeroys.cnmidfw@gmail.com or the Division of Fish and Wildlife at 670-664-6032. On Tinian, contact Rebecca Krasa at rkrasa.dfw@gmail.com or the Tinian Division of Fish and Wildlife at 670-433-1408. Sign up in advance to receive meeting location information. The event is co-organized with support from NAVFAC Marianas and the Conservation Investment program.
