AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSustainable Fisheries: UOG and Reef Pursuit International have launched a year-round program combining fishing science, ocean safety and traditional knowledge; Kevin Rivera is its first fellow. Seabed Mining: NOAA says more than 95% of the Marianas’ ocean floor has now been mapped, as federal agencies prepare mineral lease sales. Chamorro advocates are challenging the government’s review of proposed lease areas, and a pending court ruling on a similar Samoa sale could affect plans near Guam. Research Funding: UOG Sea Grant is offering up to $100,000 for two-year projects on regional sustainability, including coral reefs, watersheds and coastal resilience. Military Activity: The Air Force is studying plans for more than 6,000 annual aircraft operations at four CNMI airfields, including Tinian North Field; its environmental review will assess potential effects.
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