AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCNMI Deep-Sea Mining: Gov. David Apatang says he won’t ask the U.S. Interior Department to pause the proposed seabed mineral lease sale off the Northern Mariana Islands before the Oct. 19 deadline, instead preparing formal public comments by then. Pacific Ocean Conservation: National Geographic Pristine Seas is launching an expedition in Tokelau to survey reef, mid-ocean, and deepwater biodiversity to guide future protection plans. Reef Resilience Research: Scientists in Palau are raising heat-tolerant corals to restore reefs damaged by warming seas, using the islands as a “living laboratory.” Climate & Early Warning: Pacific meteorology leaders backed stronger multi-hazard early warning systems and climate services, with WMO urging Pacific-led tech and better forecasts reaching communities. Wetlands Funding: EPA awarded $3.46M for wetland projects across the Pacific Southwest, including support for Hawaiʻi and other communities to improve water quality and flood protection. Education (CNMI): CNMI Public School System students earned AP Scholar and AP Capstone honors, with multiple Marianas High School and Saipan Southern High School students recognized. Immigration Enforcement Data: Stop AAPI Hate launched an ICE tracker showing Asian immigrant arrests, detentions, and deportations rising sharply during 2025–2026, with California accounting for the largest share.
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