The other day\u2019s front page of the Saipan Tribune \u201cBush pushes marine monuments\u201d is really good news! For one, our northern islands\u2019 waters will be protected. Young adults like myself will be able to enjoy the island\u2019s natural beauty and so many others will be able to appreciate our three northern islands.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve read some letters to the editor opposing the idea. But how can we know if we don\u2019t give it a try? Change is good, you know. Most of these writers are old-timers. They know too much about our islands and the waters that surround them. It\u2019s our time now. Our generation wants this monument!<\/p>\n
I plan to major in marine biology and study our islands and waters, but I can\u2019t do it on my own. I need young indigenous people to help me with this. I honestly feel it\u2019s the young generation\u2019s turn now. We the young indigenous want a chance to learn about our islands. I want to see it, study it, smell the air around it, feel the waters that surround it, and enjoy the beauty of our islands and waters. I\u2019m sure a lot of young indigenous feel the same way.<\/p>\n
Hey, you parents! We are just getting started. Give our generation a chance. Change is good. Let\u2019s all work together to support our marine monument.<\/p>\n
[B]Leisha P. Camacho[\/B]
\n[I]Garapan, Saipan[\/I]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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