AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUndersea Tech & Local Research: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution researchers tested a non-invasive way to monitor coral reef health using seawater chemistry and microbes, with work conducted in the U.S. Virgin Islands—showing nearby reefs can have distinct biological “signatures” driven by shifting currents. Maritime Industry Funding: The U.S. Maritime Administration awarded $35.18M to 45 small shipyards across 24 states plus the U.S. Virgin Islands for equipment, infrastructure, and workforce training. VI Higher Ed & Student Success Tech: The University of the Virgin Islands received a national Student Journey Award from EAB for improving the student experience using platforms like Navigate360 and Starfish. Cannabis Regulation Update: The VI Office of Cannabis Regulation says licensed cultivation could start within weeks, with dispensaries possibly opening before year-end, but sales depend on a product-testing lab expected by October. Port Infrastructure: Virgin Islands Port Authority is moving forward with a $22.4M Wilfred “Bomba” Allick Marine Terminal upgrade on St. Croix, with a public design meeting set for Aug. 14. STEM/Defense Innovation Leadership: UTIC elected Donald McCormack board chair after Debbie Proffitt’s retirement, highlighting the consortium’s push for undersea prototype projects and scholarships.
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