US magazine features NMI, Marine MonumentWEDNESDAY, 23 JUNE 2010BY RAQUEL BAGNOL " REPORTERTHE Northern Marianas and the Mariana Trench Marine National Monument were featured by Outside Magazine, which has a million readers, in its July 2010 issue.
Titled œOff the Deep End, the 10-page tale of contributing editor Patrick Symmes relates how he joined the group of 10 people who went with former Pew Saipan coordinator Angelo OConnor Villagomez on a 10-day tour of the Northern Islands.
Symmes narrates the experiences of the group on board Lady Carolina from day one, chronicling their island stops, how they survived on their fuel allotment, scuba tanks and food supplies, how they fought and survived against the waves and other harsh elements of nature, as well as with engine distress and seasickness.
The tale includes photos fromMaug, Uracas, Agrigan, Pagan and Sarigan.
The expedition was organized by the Friends of the Mariana Trench Monument and the Pew Environment Group but the participants had to fork out $2,000 each to cover their expenses.
Symmes said the expedition was the first circumnavigation of the Marianas archipelago after President Bush signeddeclaration for the Marianas Trench Marine National Monumenton Jan. 6, 2009.
Villagomez, who is now based in Florida, saidthe international exposure that the monument continues to bring to the CNMI is rebranding the islands as an ecotourism destination.
œThe next step is for the federal government to build a visitor center, Villagomez said.
The Outside Magazine article features quotes from CNMI Historic Preservation Offices Herman Tudela, Pew Environment Groups Jay Nelson, Friends of the Marianas Trench Monuments Laurie Peterka, Gary Evilsizer, Agrigan resident Eddie Saures, and Villagomez.
The Outside Magazine is made for the active reader and devoted to travel, fitness, outdoor gear and sports. Visit http://outside.away.com/ for more information, or http://outside.away.com/index.html to get your copy.
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