AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMonsoon Flooding & Landslide Risk: A monsoon surge brought heavy rain across Guam, triggering a flood advisory until 12:30 p.m. and prompting cleanup after a hillside along Nimitz Hill loosened, with reports of rocks and boulders near Jose Rios Middle School and the Veterans Cemetery. Airport Upgrades & Travel Pressure: The Guam International Airport Authority approved a $5.336M FAA grant for terminal conveyance systems, while airlines warned that possible airport rate hikes could mean higher airfares and reduced service. Coastal Resilience Work at Apra Harbor: The U.S. Navy’s Glass Breakwater rehabilitation is using circular-economy and coastal engineering approaches to repair storm-damaged infrastructure and strengthen long-term climate resilience. Deep-Sea Mining Push Raises Alarm: Pacific island leaders, including CNMI’s governor, criticized the lack of consultation over U.S. plans to auction ocean areas for deep-sea mining exploration near Guam and the CNMI. Wildlife Research Spotlight: A new dissertation maps green sea turtle journeys across the Pacific, using fieldwork, satellite tracking, and genetics to fill major gaps for the Mariana nesting population. Typhoon Season Watch: Forecasters say Invest 96W near Wake Island is unlikely to threaten Guam, but Guam remains on alert for wet weather lingering from recent storms.
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