AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoU.S. Virgin Islands Tech & Research: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution researchers tested a non-invasive way to monitor reef health in the U.S. Virgin Islands by analyzing seawater chemistry and microbes, showing nearby reefs can have distinct biological signatures driven by shifting currents—useful for spotting stress before it’s visible. Local Infrastructure & Maritime Tech: The Virgin Islands Port Authority is moving ahead with a $22.4 million design-phase upgrade to the Wilfred “Bomba” Allick Marine Terminal in St. Croix, including structural repairs, mooring and fender replacement, and container-yard pavement work, with a public meeting planned for Aug. 14. Defense/Undersea Innovation: UTIC elected Donald McCormack as board chair after founding chair Debbie Proffitt retired; UTIC says it has backed more than 100 prototype projects and $1.5 billion in undersea prototype funding. Public Safety Tech: WRAP Technologies and XINSURANCE announced a WRAP Safe Response Program aimed at standardizing training and preparedness for private security teams across sectors. Food Safety: A Class I recall was issued for about 29,628 pounds of raw frozen boneless beef imported into the U.S., with Caribbean distributors urged to check freezer stock for affected lot numbers.
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