AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Fight: A House Rules Committee blocked Rep. James Moylan’s amendment that would have carved seabed mining out of FAST-41, a move critics say could speed up environmental reviews for deep-sea projects off Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands—while American Samoa lawmakers and advocates continue pushing back against mining in local waters. Local Fisheries Science: The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee meets Sept. 8–10 in Honolulu to review fishing rules around Rose Atoll and set science-based bottomfish catch guidance for American Samoa for 2027–2030. El Niño Preparedness: The National Weather Service warns a strong El Niño is likely to intensify into early 2027, urging water conservation, disaster readiness, heat safety, and reef monitoring as risks include drought stress, coral bleaching, and higher tropical cyclone chances. Public Health Watch: Hawaiʻi DOH reported dengue virus detected in Hilo wastewater, with no active cases tracked—yet the release notes dengue is a year-round risk in parts of the Pacific, including American Samoa. Blue Pacific Policy: At the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, U.S. moves to counter illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing were highlighted, alongside broader regional debates over ocean protection, security, and resource control.
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