AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOcean Research: A new four-person research habitat off the Florida Keys is designed to withstand Category 5 hurricane-driven currents. Its predecessor, Aquarius Reef Base, was first installed near the U.S. Virgin Islands in the 1980s. Caribbean Community Science: Strong Coasts presented a Belize project pairing researchers and tour guides to survey reefs, mangroves, seagrass and marine life, while recording local histories. The model could also bring visitors into environmental monitoring. Coastal Observing: NOAA’s IOOS program secured $45.7 million for the first year of new agreements supporting coastal observing networks. Their data aid weather forecasts, navigation and coastal hazard planning. Climate: September was Earth’s second-hottest on record and the hottest September for the U.S., underscoring the stakes of climate monitoring for island communities.
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