After the implementation of community based marine protection areas in the south of Guam, this survey was undertaken to assess people’s perception on the success of the development of the project, the challenges faced and the variables involved. There was a strong support for the establishment of community based conservation areas, restriction on harvest of certain species and restrictions on certain gear as opposed to discontinuing recreational fishing or subsistence fishing. This was coupled with high levels of marine awareness and the indication of an interest by respondents to know more about fisheries management tools. The Chomorro communities in southern Guam strongly support the implementation of community based management initiatives. There was also strong awareness of the environmental factors that affect fisheries resources.