AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoDeep-Sea Mining: U.S. companies are seeking exploration rights in international waters, including seabed blocks near Guam, through a U.S. process that bypasses the U.N.-linked regulator. Environmental groups and Pacific governments are raising concerns about risks to marine ecosystems. Ocean Mapping: NOAA says nearly all of the ocean floor near the Marianas has been mapped—a milestone described as timely for potential lease sales, as mining interest grows. Island Research: UOG’s Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant is offering up to $100,000 for two-year projects in Guam, the CNMI and the Freely Associated States, including work on reefs, watersheds, aquaculture and coastal resilience. Military Training Tech: PACAF used F-35 simulators at Andersen to bring pilots from five countries together for virtual exercises, rehearsing complex Pacific missions without live flights. Engineering and Sustainability: UOG’s Austin Shelton urged future engineers to build on Guam’s circular-economy traditions and advance sustainable local systems.
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