AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSeabed Mining: A U.S. Senate bill could make permits for planned seabed mining harder to reverse, Earthjustice warns. The Marianas lease sale is scheduled for Dec. 16, with its nearest area about 47 miles from Guam. NOAA says more than 95% of the Guam and CNMI waters have now been mapped, work the agency says could support future mineral exploration. Coral Reefs: A global assessment found 96% of the reef ecosystems studied face critical risk, largely from ocean heat. Guam’s reefs are faring relatively well, but remain under a bleaching watch; local teams are working to increase their genetic diversity. Farms and Fisheries: UOG researchers are highlighting how root-feeding nematodes can harm Guam crops, including banana, papaya and calamansi. The university is also launching sustainable fishing education with community workshops and traditional knowledge, and has opened applications for up to $100,000 in environmental research funding.
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