Deep-Sea Science for the Marianas: Ocean Exploration Trust’s E/V Nautilus is launching back-to-back deep-sea expeditions to map unsurveyed waters east of the Mariana Trench, building scientific baselines for habitat conservation, biodiversity, and critical minerals across 25% of U.S. waters around Guam and the CNMI. Radioactive Risk Warning: A coalition warns deep-sea mining could disturb radioactive material and push it into the marine food chain, raising concerns for ocean life and seafood eaters. Storm Watch for the CNMI: National Weather Service officials say models are converging on a storm that could pass through the Marianas early next week, with Invest 95W tracking near the Marshall Islands; residents are urged to stay prepared and follow updates. Tourism & Heritage Planning: The Marianas Visitors Authority unveiled a conceptual plan to turn Saipan’s historic Japanese Lighthouse property in Navy Hill into a visitor and cultural experience center, aiming to boost visitor engagement and local partnerships. Climate Adaptation Funding: GEF approved four new Pacific climate adaptation projects totaling about $14M in grants (plus $43M co-financing) for countries including Fiji, FSM, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. Connectivity Upgrade in the Region: Palau’s telecom operator PNCC is replacing its mobile network and expanding fiber-to-the-premises with U.S. ReConnect funding. Local Fisheries Governance: The Uraali Refaluwasch Association is asking the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council how CNMI benefits from Magnuson-Stevens programs, including tuna allocation and marine conservation funding.