Deep-Sea Mining Push: Guam activists with Prutehi Guåhan are ramping up before a Dec. 16 federal lease sale, saying Guam was “pushed out” of the comment window; a Sept. 30 “Deep Sea Mining 101” screening at UOG kicks off a two-part outreach push. Legal Fight Over Mining: Conservation groups sued over the Marianas seabed mining sale, arguing regulators signed off on leases and early surveys without fully weighing impacts to protected species like whales, manta rays, and sea turtles. Local Consultation Demand: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero is demanding formal federal consultation on the CNMI deep-sea mining plan, citing adjacent-state rules and warning the assessment anticipates impacts to Guam’s fisheries, air quality, and infrastructure. Tropical Weather Watch: Invest 91W remains a development concern but is moving away; forecasters canceled a flood watch after lower-than-expected rain, though scattered showers continue and rip-current risk remains. Invasive Species Response: A House-passed bill would create federal “invasive species strike teams” for rapid response on wildlife refuges, with Guam’s refuge management in the spotlight. Sea Turtle Management: The Western Pacific Fishery Council urged expedited green sea turtle status reviews for Guam and CNMI to support potential downlisting tied to cultural harvest needs. Science Outreach: UOG CIS & Sea Grant named Thomas Mangloña II as its first Marianas Science Communications Fellow to help translate environmental research for island communities. Food Truck Costs: A Guam Legislature roundtable heard vendors’ complaints about rising permitting and location fees, calling for more uniform rules.