AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSpace & Science: NASA is set to discuss a bold rescue plan today (June 17) to boost the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit using Katalyst’s robotic LINK spacecraft, launched later this month from the Marshall Islands. Weather Watch: Guam and CNMI officials are monitoring Invest 92W near the Marshall Islands; it’s still weak and disorganized, but residents are being told to stay alert and review emergency plans as forecasts remain uncertain. Climate & Water: SPREP says El Niño conditions are now established, with Western Pacific countries likely facing drier-than-usual conditions and higher drought risk, while parts of the Central/Eastern Pacific may see above-normal rainfall. Fisheries Skills: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) is opening nominations for a new scholarship (Cohort 12) for fisheries enforcement and compliance training, starting Sept. 7, 2026. Maritime Policy: Seven Pacific transport ministers signed the Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership in Majuro to coordinate a cleaner, more equitable shipping transition across Oceania. Regional Security: The U.S. Coast Guard and Pacific partners wrapped up Operation Irensia 2026 in Guam, training patrol crews from FSM, Palau, and the Marshall Islands on maritime law enforcement and counter-narcotics boarding.
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