AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMarine Policy Shake-Up: President Trump signed an executive proclamation reopening parts of three Pacific marine national monuments to commercial fishing, including Rose Atoll near American Samoa, expanding access to about 500,000 square miles and aiming to boost U.S. seafood supply. Local Fisheries Reaction: American Samoa’s Puipui Measina chairman Motusa Tuileama Nua said he’s disappointed and is weighing possible legal action, warning that without strong enforcement presence, protections could be undermined. Regional Tuna Focus: Gov. Pula’ali’i Nikolao Pula told the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council that tuna is vital to American Samoa and pushed for a fair allocation of South Pacific albacore, with the council recommending a conservation and management measure to secure an allocation. Deep-Sea Mining Watch: At the council, BOEM provided an update that American Samoa’s seabed lease proposal is still in the identification and environmental review stage, while experts continue to warn federal rules may be outdated. Community & Services: Port Administration American Samoa says construction of the new Ofu Wharf Terminal Building is progressing, funded through a CDBG program, with completion targeted for late 2027.
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