AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSeabed Mining: NOAA is reviewing a company’s bid to explore minerals in Pacific waters between Guam and Wake Island, with a public hearing set for Nov. 16. The proposed area is separate from the planned lease sale near the Northern Mariana Islands. Marianas Defense Tech: Del. James Moylan confirmed a U.S. hypersonic missile system was sent to Tinian and could be temporarily deployed there again. Reef Research: A new study maps more than 27,000 square kilometers of shallow reef around 309 Indo-Pacific atolls, underscoring their importance to biodiversity and island communities. Island Biosecurity: Scientists are developing a rapid DNA test to detect invasive brown tree snakes before they spread from Guam to other Pacific islands. Pacific Cybersecurity: Palau’s national telecom provider has deployed an automated system to spot and block telecom fraud, as Fiji warns of rising online crime and a shortage of cybersecurity workers.
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