AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Policy Fight: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata renewed her call for a moratorium on deep seabed mining near American Samoa, saying federal reviews must follow the law, avoid shortcuts, and rely on a full science-based EIS—especially over unknown impacts like sediment “plumes” that could harm fish stocks and food security. Regional Opposition Builds: The American Samoa Democratic Party praised Guam’s move to ban deep sea mining in territorial waters, framing it as protection of ocean, culture, and livelihoods from outside corporate interests. Federal Lease Timeline: A new report says the U.S. Department of the Interior/BOEM plans offshore lease auctions starting with American Samoa in August 2026, with more in CNMI and Alaska—an early step toward commercial-scale mining. Ocean Conservation & Voice: More than 400 advocates met in Washington for Upwell 2026, pushing ocean justice and decolonizing conservation decisions that often exclude Pacific communities. Local STEM & Careers: American Samoa’s STEAM Fest 2026 drew families for hands-on learning, solar car challenges, and career exploration, while a local student was selected for a 2026 seafloor mapping internship aboard E/V Nautilus. Elections & Community: Sandra King Young officially registered her campaign committee with the FEC to run for Delegate to Congress.
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