AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoReef Protection: The CNMI House unanimously passed a bill to strengthen coral reef safeguards, clarify penalties and direct recovered funds to restoration. It now heads to the Senate. Recycling: DPW is drafting rules for a beverage-container deposit of about five cents, refundable when bottles and cans are returned. Island Research: UOG’s Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant is accepting applications for research grants of up to $100,000. Ocean Watch: A new push to allow commercial fishing in the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument has drawn strong opposition from conservation groups, while deep-sea mining plans across the Pacific raise concerns for marine ecosystems and island communities. Health Careers: NMC’s free oral-health careers program is inviting Saipan high school students to explore science and clinical work through hands-on activities.
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