US Navy bases in Guam will pay someone to count sea turtle nests
What happened
The US Navy is looking for a contractor to monitor sea turtle nests at its bases in Guam. This means someone will be paid to find and protect nests at Naval Base Guam and Camp Blaz Marine Corps Base.
Why it matters
This is a small, routine contract for environmental management. It shows that even military bases need to follow environmental protection rules. The contract ensures that protected species like sea turtles are not overlooked during military operations or base development.
The signal
Watch for future contracts that expand environmental monitoring to other protected species or military installations, indicating a broader shift in defense environmental policy.