AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDeep-Sea Minerals Debate: A Pacific op-ed argues the region’s deep-sea mining talk is moving past simple “for or against” toward “follow the science, protect the environment, do no harm,” highlighting ISA push from Nauru, EEZ research in the Cook Islands, and Tonga’s science-led stance. Nuclear Waste & Sea-Level Risk: Reporting revisits the Runit Dome “Tomb” at Enewetak, where rising seas are pushing seawater toward Cold War waste, prompting a new U.S. Congress-ordered study. Marshall Islands Tourism Tech: The “Marshall Islands Pocket Guide” launched, expanding Majuro and outer-atoll visibility with 136 articles built from on-the-ground research and partner collaboration. Storm Watch for the Region: Tropical Storm Dolphin rapidly intensified after crossing the date line, with forecasts placing it near the Marshall Islands as it heads toward typhoon strength. Space Tech: NASA and Katalyst are racing to save the Swift telescope from early reentry, with a rescue spacecraft launched from over the Marshall Islands. Shipping & Local Economy: TOP Ships announced a deal to sell a Marshall Islands SPV tied to a 2029 chemical/product carrier build.
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