AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPacific Fishing Policy: President Trump’s 11 June executive proclamation “Restoring American Commercial Fishing in the Pacific” lifts fishing limits across parts of Papahānaumokuākea, the Mariana Trench, and Rose Atoll Marine National Monuments—totaling nearly 500,000 square miles—sparking pushback from conservation groups and cultural advocates, including concerns that Rose Atoll’s protections should stay intact. Local Political Voice: American Samoa congresswoman Uifa’atali Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen backs the broader change but argues Rose Atoll is special and should remain off-limits. Deep-Sea Mining Watch: As the U.S. moves toward seabed lease sales (with an American Samoa auction slated for August), experts warn the rules are outdated and oversight could be weakened. Community & Environment: The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council meets 9–11 June in American Samoa to discuss South Pacific albacore tuna allocations and updates on deep-sea mining. Governance Tech: American Samoa streamlines the Land Use Permit process with clearer guidelines and documentation requirements. STEM/Media Spotlight: Hawaiʻi Sea Grant’s “Voice of the Sea” set a record with 10 Telly Awards, including a Gold for a Papahānaumokuākea marine debris episode.
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