AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCybersecurity: Attackers compromised DNS operators for American Samoa’s .as domain and two other country-code domains, enabling 32 unauthorized HTTPS certificates, according to a review of public logs. Google says its own systems were not breached and that it blocked certificates affecting its properties. Seafloor Research: USGS researchers are testing whether radon in deep-ocean water can help locate mineral deposits, using samples from a 2026 expedition near American Samoa. A separate USGS study found manganese-rich minerals replacing seafloor sediments along the Samoan volcanic chain. Ocean Resources: NOAA and local fishermen completed a bottomfish survey to improve knowledge of species important to local diets and livelihoods. Meanwhile, a lawsuit challenges federal approval steps for a proposed seabed-mining lease off American Samoa, and researchers are weighing mining’s promise against deep-sea risks. Island Energy: Pacific and other remote communities can apply by Nov. 18 for U.S. Energy Department technical support on resilient energy planning and analysis.
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