AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPacific Fishing Policy: President Donald Trump signed a proclamation reopening parts of three U.S. marine national monuments to commercial fishing, including the Rose Atoll Marine National Monument near American Samoa, expanding access across about half a million square miles and framing it as a boost for U.S. seafood supply and fishing jobs. Oval Office Clash: During the signing, Trump attacked Sen. Lisa Murkowski as “terrible” and an “impediment,” turning the fisheries event into a political jab. Local Coast Guard Presence: USCGC Hollyhock returned to Honolulu after its first Operation Blue Pacific patrol, including a port call in Pago Pago where the crew serviced navigation aids and joined a beach clean-up. Deep-Sea Mining Watch: As the U.S. moves toward seabed lease sales, experts and former officials warn federal rules for deep-sea mining are outdated and lack strong oversight, with American Samoa’s August leasing timeline drawing fresh calls for clearer public answers. Regional Fisheries Meeting: The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council meets in American Samoa to discuss South Pacific albacore tuna access and related management plans. Infrastructure Update: Construction of the new Ofu Wharf Terminal Building is progressing, with a target completion and handover in late 2027.
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