AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPacific Fisheries Policy: President Trump signed an executive proclamation restoring commercial fishing access in parts of three Pacific marine national monuments—Papahānaumokuākea (near Hawai‘i), the Mariana Trench (near the Northern Marianas/Guam), and Rose Atoll (near American Samoa)—opening about half a million square miles and lifting long-standing bans/restrictions. Local Industry Impact: American Samoa leaders and fishery stakeholders framed the move as a boost for the territory’s tuna and longline economy, while others warned it could weaken protections for culturally and environmentally significant waters. Community Pushback: The Puipui Measina chairman said the Rose Atoll changes are disappointing and could trigger legal action, and conservation groups vowed to challenge the proclamation. Regional Governance: The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council met in American Samoa to discuss South Pacific albacore tuna allocation and how to secure meaningful access for the territory’s longline fleet and cannery supply chain. Deep-Sea Mining Watch: At the same council meeting, BOEM provided an update that deep-sea mining near American Samoa is still in the identification and environmental review stage, with public comment and calls for stronger local representation. Infrastructure Update: Port Administration American Samoa reported continued progress on the Ofu Wharf Terminal Building, funded via a federal CDBG program, targeting completion and handover in late 2027.
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