AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoDeep-Sea Mining Watch: The U.S. is preparing seabed lease auctions, with the first sale slated for federal waters of American Samoa in August 2026—an early step toward commercial deep-sea mining that’s already drawing strong local and regional pushback, including Guam’s ban and student-led concerns about permanent ecosystem harm. Fisheries Science: The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council’s SSC will review the 2026 American Samoa bottomfish stock assessment in Honolulu (June 2–4), with agenda items also including a deep-sea mining update. Local Energy & Skills: American Samoa Community College’s Trades & Technology Division awarded Residential House Wiring II certificates to 9 graduates, while ASPA named Ryan K. Tuato’o as its new Chief Operations Officer. STEM Spotlight: Regeneron ISEF 2026 brought American Samoa finalists, with Rachael Park placing 4th overall for breadfruit-based renewable biofuel research. Online Safety Policy: A bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general urged Congress to reject the House Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act version, arguing it weakens state enforcement and platform accountability for harms to minors. Public Engagement: NOAA opened its “Get Into Your Sanctuary” underwater photo contest, including American Samoa’s marine sanctuary sites.
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