AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoNOAA Budget Shock for the Pacific: The Trump administration’s proposed 2027 NOAA budget would cut more than $1 billion and end or reduce dozens of programs tied to weather forecasting, fisheries support, coral protection, and coastal resilience—raising alarms for U.S. island communities. Monuments Fishing Rule in Congress: A new U.S. bill would block presidents from banning commercial fishing in marine national monuments, pushing regulation back under the Magnuson-Stevens Act. Local Ocean Tech Opportunity: American Samoa 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. Deep Seabed Mining Pushback: Delegate Uifa’atali Amata renewed her call for a moratorium near American Samoa, citing unresolved science, sediment “plumes,” and risks to fish stocks and food security. Fisheries Science Check: The Western Pacific Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee will review the 2026 American Samoa bottomfish stock assessment update, including future research priorities. Invasive Species Update: Little fire ants continue spreading across Tutuila, with at least 26 detected sites and a recent finding at ASCC’s Land Grant. STEM Spotlight: American Samoa students competed at Regeneron ISEF 2026, with Rachael Park placing 4th overall for breadfruit-based biofuel research.
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