AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMaritime History Tech: A Japanese researcher and University of Guam partner are building an interactive map and website for Tonoas (Chuuk), cataloging Japanese colonial-era and WWII sites beyond the usual dive spots. Seafood Research Funding: UH Hilo is a core member of NOAA’s $13.5M CIFARM consortium, aiming to boost aquaculture and seafood markets using forecasting and marine demonstration projects. El Niño Watch (Satellites): NASA reports warm-water “Kelvin waves” detected by Sentinel-6, a sign El Niño could strengthen later in 2026, with major knock-on effects for rainfall and drought. Guam Infrastructure: Tutor Perini won about $651.8M to harden Naval Base Guam’s electrical feeders, moving overhead lines to underground, concrete-encased conductors. NOAA Cuts Threaten Guam Programs: Guam’s marine research and reef protection face possible shutdowns under a proposed FY2027 NOAA budget reduction. Pacific Security & Research: Palau protested an unauthorized Chinese research vessel entry into its EEZ, citing sovereignty and security concerns. EU Food Safety for Tuna: Pacific fisheries officials trained on EU rules tightening freezer-vessel cooling to protect EU seafood access.
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