AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHarbor Tech & Tourism: WICO says St. Thomas can handle more cruise calls, but a “depth problem” blocks the biggest ships; a dredging project (Orion Marine Construction) is set to start Sept. 2026 with mid-2027 completion to improve channel and turning-basin access. Ecosystem Science: New research argues sargassum may be stuck in a self-sustaining cycle, turning beach cleanup into a recurring fight; scientists are pushing for solutions that address what keeps blooms going. Reef Health Monitoring: WHOI researchers report seawater around U.S. Virgin Islands coral reefs carries distinct chemical and microbial signals shaped by currents, hinting at earlier ways to spot reef stress. Local Elections Tech: VI election officials are invited to observe the Aug. 1 Democratic primary, including how voting-tabulator technology is used—strictly observational. STEM Workforce: Ten VI undergrads complete the CREW fellowship with five original health research projects, supported by the NIH and local medical partners. Infrastructure & Connectivity: LTN says it completed 3,000+ satellite-to-IP migrations, including reach into places like the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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