NOAA Seafood Deregulation: NOAA rolled out regional priorities to cut regulatory burdens on U.S. fishing fleets and boost seafood output under a Trump executive order, following 700+ public comments and council action plans. Alaska Sea Lion Protections: Regulators are also set to reevaluate Steller sea lion fishing-closure boundaries in Alaska, with potential ripple effects across the tropical Pacific and other U.S. waters. El Niño Watch for the Pacific: A new El Niño is forecast to strengthen into late 2026, with warmer ocean conditions that can reshape rainfall and marine ecosystems—bad news for fish and coral if impacts intensify. American Samoa Tech & STEM Spotlight: Clay County TSA teams competed at the national level in Washington, DC, with STEM events tied to topics like AI, cloning, lab-grown food, and automation. Local Education Leadership: American Samoa Community College named Sonny J. Leomiti interim president, effective July 1, as the campus transitions after nearly 26 years of prior leadership. Culture + Tech in Film: A Polynesian choreographer behind Disney’s “Moana” live-action adaptation cast hundreds of dancers across the Pacific, blending cultural research with large-scale production. American Samoa Independence Tech Show: American Samoa announced a major America 250 drone-and-pyrotechnic finale in Tafuna, including a 300-drone fleet with custom animations. Global Security Tech: China’s nuclear modernization continues, expanding missile silos, submarine systems, and delivery options—raising questions about future nuclear strategy.