Deep-Sea Mining Push Meets Local Pushback: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata renewed her call for a moratorium on deep seabed mining near American Samoa, warning federal reviews must be science-based and noting unknown risks like sediment “plumes” that could harm fish stocks and food security. Fisheries Science in Focus: The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee will review American Samoa bottomfish stock assessment updates and other ecosystem and catch findings at its June 2–4 meeting in Honolulu. Local Planning for Offshore Impacts: The Council also scheduled early-June public discussions in American Samoa, with deep-sea mining on the agenda alongside bottomfish and other offshore fisheries topics. El Niño Watch for Samoa: NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center issued an El Niño Watch for May–July, with typical impacts for American Samoa including lower rainfall, hotter conditions, higher tropical cyclone activity, and possible coastal stress. Port and Climate-Resilient Infrastructure: The Port Administration selected HDR to lead a 20-year master plan for Pago Pago seaports, funded by a $3M RAISE grant, aiming to modernize infrastructure, improve safety, and strengthen economic and climate resilience. Community and Environment Education: American Samoa STEAM Fest 2026 highlighted STEAM as a pathway to environmental stewardship, while NOAA’s “Get Into Your Sanctuary” photo contest opened for submissions from American Samoa’s marine sanctuary. Health Emergency Readiness: A feature on urgent medical evacuation options highlighted 24/7 coordination and air-ambulance capabilities for island families.