AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSeafloor Mapping: NOAA says more than 95% of the Marianas’ Guam-CNMI waters have now been mapped, adding data on deep-sea geology, habitats and wildlife. The work could also support a planned mineral lease sale, drawing objections from Chamorro advocates over Indigenous consultation and protection of sacred waters. Island Research: UOG Sea Grant is offering up to $100,000 for two-year projects on issues including coral reefs, aquaculture and coastal resilience; CNMI researchers are eligible. Weather Watch: Invest 99W, about 470 miles northeast of Guam, could become a tropical depression, but forecasters expect little impact and generally fair weather. Indigenous Knowledge: Refaluwasch researcher Gregorie Michael Towai has launched a journal to document and share Indigenous knowledge, history and culture across Oceania.
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