AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTyphoon and Coastal Hazards: In-fa is weakening well north of the Marianas, but strong surf remains a concern, with 8- to 10-foot waves forecast on north- and west-facing reefs around Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. Forecasters say Guam could also face wildfire risk as early as December. Pacific Ocean Exploration: E/V Nautilus wrapped up five Pacific expeditions after mapping thousands of kilometers of seafloor and conducting dozens of remotely operated vehicle dives, including around the Mariana Islands and Wake Island. Deep-Sea Mining: CNMI advocate Theresa Arriola warned that seabed mining plans could sideline island sovereignty and local input, with long-term political and economic consequences. Submarine Volcanoes: New seafloor mapping revealed that Ruby seamount, about 50 kilometers north-northwest of Saipan, has a fresh summit crater and landslide scars from its 2023 eruption—showing how much scientists can learn when they revisit an active volcano.
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