AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOcean Energy (OTEC): A new look at Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) explains how Sri Lanka could tap steady warm-surface and cold-deep seawater temperature differences to run a continuous, weather-proof power cycle. Pacific Disaster Monitoring: After a powerful Philippines earthquake, tsunami monitoring was activated across the Pacific, with New Zealand saying there’s no threat there while many island coasts—including Nauru—stay on advisory. Deep-Sea Mining & Geopolitics: Reporting highlights how seabed minerals tied to clean energy and electronics are pulling Pacific nations into deals and power plays, including recent agreements involving Nauru. Ocean Health & Policy: World Ocean Day spotlights marine protected areas and broader ocean governance as climate risks and ocean decline threaten livelihoods and trade. Food & Fisheries Tech: EU rules on freezer-vessel food safety are set to affect most Pacific Island exporters, with regional training aimed at keeping access to EU seafood markets. Regional Science for Tuna: A Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency report says science-based cooperation has helped the region manage tuna sustainably, now covering 54% of the world’s catch. QUAD Ports Debate: Analysis questions whether QUAD’s port development push in Fiji is truly “development assistance,” framing it as strategic competition with China’s Pacific infrastructure footprint.
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