AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEl Niño Watch: A strong to very strong El Niño is expected early in 2027 and could be the strongest since 1950. Forecasts point to wetter-than-normal conditions in Nauru from November to January, while unusually warm seas and air temperatures may worsen drought elsewhere in the Pacific. Deep-Sea Mining: Scientists are revisiting a Pacific seabed scraped by a mining-machine test in 2021 to assess recovery, as US applications to mine the region advance. The findings matter to Nauru, which sponsors a deep-sea mining venture. Ocean Protection: Pacific fisheries advocates are urging the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission to require biodegradable fish-aggregating devices, which can drift for years and damage marine habitats when lost or abandoned.
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