AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoClimate and Ocean Science: Pacific leaders are using Pre-COP31 talks in Fiji and Tuvalu to press for stronger climate action, as scientists report a 2024 marine heatwave killed an estimated 99.9% of the coral that built Tuvalu’s atolls. Samoan Marine Research: Baited underwater cameras off Apolima recorded an endangered leopard shark—the first confirmed sighting in Samoan waters, adding to knowledge of the species’ range. Resilient Crops: A Fiji trial found drought affected seven taro varieties differently; the Samoan-named Tausala ni Samoa lost 41% of its biomass, while Tarova Damu had the smallest decline, at 5%.
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