AGP Executive Report
Last update: 27 minutes agoDeep-Sea Mining Push: The U.S. plans to auction huge water areas around American Samoa for deep-sea mining, a move critics say sidesteps the UN’s seabed rules and could harm fragile marine life. Local Flood Tech: Hawaii is installing “aqua cells” on Paʻakea Road in Waianae after Kona Low flooding, using underground tanks to slow and manage stormwater. Space Science: NASA/JPL researchers say near-Earth object 1998 SH2 is actually behaving like a comet, after precise tracking revealed irregular motion. Crypto Consumer Protection: Hawaii’s new law will ban crypto ATMs/kiosks that accept cash deposits starting Oct. 1, aiming to curb fraud. STEM Outreach: NUWC Division Keyport honored computer scientist Isabel Hinkle for STEM education and outreach reaching about 1,195 students and 27 teachers in 2025. Volcano Update: USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports on ongoing Kīlauea Halemaʻumaʻu activity and what it means for lava behavior. Accessibility in Travel: A report highlights risks for wheelchair users when airlines damage mobility devices, with implications for Hawaii travelers.
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