AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOffshore Environment & Fisheries: American Samoa took part in the U.S.-Pacific Island Parties Tuna Treaty consultation in Wellington, with local officials stressing the treaty’s link to the U.S.-flag purse seine fleet and American Samoa’s cannery, port services, jobs, and the regional tuna supply chain. Ocean Forum & Deep-Sea Mining: A community ocean forum in Pago Pago—“Mo Lo Tatou Lumana’i: Stand with the Moana”—brought residents together to learn about deep-sea mining, proposed port developments, fisheries sustainability, and ocean conservation, with organizers saying it was built for open questions and direct dialogue. El Niño Preparedness: SPREP urged Pacific communities to prepare for El Niño after the WMO’s Pacific Regional Climate Centre declared an event underway, warning impacts could vary but planning is key. Local Infrastructure: Port Administration American Samoa received DOI Office of Insular Affairs funding to repair and renovate the ‘Au’asi Small Boat Harbor Terminal restrooms, closed since 2022 for health and safety violations, with bidding expected by August 2026. Marine Protection Policy: A new U.S. proclamation restores commercial fishing in parts of protected waters, including the Rose Atoll Marine National Monument around American Samoa, drawing disappointment from local researchers.
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