AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAunu’u Wharf Reconstruction: Port Administration says the Aunu’u Wharf project will replace the existing wharf and boat ramp with an upgraded design at the current site, supporting both inter-island passenger service via the Alia and cargo landings using landing craft; USACE is in the 35% design phase and running a NEPA Environmental Assessment to review impacts on the environment, marine species, and wildlife, with an estimated $3.7 million cost and construction targeted for late 2027 through before 2029. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: American Samoa’s Delegate Uifa’atali Amata renewed her call for a moratorium near the territory, citing unresolved science and concerns like sediment “plumes” that could harm fish stocks, while Guam also moved to ban seabed mining in its waters—though federal lease sales beyond territorial limits keep the fight alive. Local Ocean Science & Training: A local student, Jhen Allison Paguiligan Seguiwan, was selected as a 2026 Seafloor Mapping & Hydrography intern and will sail on E/V Nautilus to map seafloor between Hawaiʻi and Guam using a new multibeam system. STEM for the Community: American Samoa STEAM Fest 2026 drew families for hands-on science, solar car challenges, and STEAM career exploration, aiming to build local pathways in innovation and environmental stewardship. Invasive Species Watch: Little Fire Ants continue spreading across Tutuila, with detections now reported at 26 sites and concerns about impacts on ecosystems and agriculture.
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