AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDeep-Sea Mining Watch: Guam’s deep-sea mining ban is now in law, but experts warn U.S. rules for any future seabed leasing are “bare bones” and may weaken environmental oversight as lease sales are planned for places like American Samoa, the CNMI, and Alaska. Storm Outlook: The National Weather Service in Guam says El Niño could mean 3–5 more typhoons and up to 7 named tropical cyclones affecting the Marianas by year’s end, with higher chances of storms reaching the region (not guaranteed landfalls). Sinlaku Recovery & Costs: Guam is nearing the end of Super Typhoon Sinlaku emergency spending, with nearly $10M likely to return to GovGuam coffers. Coastal Resilience: After Sinlaku, shoreline vegetation is visibly rebounding, with species like beach morning glory and ironwood returning in patches. Seafood & Aquaculture: UH Hilo is joining a new $13.5M NOAA aquaculture research effort to strengthen U.S. seafood supply and expand sustainable marine farming. Food Safety Staffing: DPHSS says only half of required high-risk facility inspections are being completed due to a shortage of fully trained inspectors.
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