AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Push: The U.S. Marine Minerals Administration and BOEM have advanced plans to auction large areas of seabed off American Samoa for critical minerals, with a Nov. 19 sale and a 60-day comment window for the governor—prompting sharp Pacific backlash over threats to marine life, culture, and livelihoods. Regional Opposition: Leaders from the Marianas and other Pacific voices condemned the move as undemocratic and “hands off” the sacred seabed, after tens of thousands of public comments opposed offshore extraction. Radioactivity Warning: A new report says seabed mining could face a major blind spot—radioactive materials on polymetallic nodules—calling for more study before rules move forward. Reef Protection Science: New USGS research in Faga’alu Bay finds wave energy, not just land runoff, drives sediment buildup on coral reefs, offering clearer guidance for reef managers. Local Updates: Port Administration added voyage email alerts and vessel-tracking tools for Manu‘a travelers, and the territory is moving to address bridge safety after FHWA flagged structural deficiencies.
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