Activists Release Petition Opposing Deep Seabed Mining off American Samoa

Two activist groups have issued a petition that opposes the imposition of deep seabed mining off American Samoa. The petition is organized by Right to Democracy and America the Beautiful for All Coalition in support of leaders and communities from...

Concurrent resolution gives position of Legislature on deep sea mining

As the deadline for comments regarding the lease request for deep sea mining in waters close to American Samoa draws near, the House of Representatives has passed a concurrent resolution which is to be the Legislature’s position on the issue. The...

Investors Seem Ready To Go All-In on Deep Sea Mining

Back in April, we reported that U.S. President Donald Trump signed a key executive order without much fanfare, aiming to boost the country’s deep-sea mining industry as well as enable the stockpiling of deep-sea metals in a bid to counter China's...

OU wins second place in 2025 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition

Oakland University recently took second place in the Marine Energy Collegiate Competition, an annual event sponsored by the Department of Energy, which challenges students to design, develop and present innovations that harness the power of water....

A sales-pitch pivot brings deep-sea mining closer to reality

Early on, Canada-based The Metals Company cast the rocks it seeks to mine from the deep seafloor as a crucial resource for electric vehicle batteries and other green technologies, positioning them as a solution to the accelerating climate crisis....

More months, more benefits: Breastfeeding builds a healthier future for the Marianas

Science is beginning to paint a clearer picture of how long-term breastfeeding benefits human health as babies and beyond. In its 2020–2025 edition, the “Dietary Guidelines for Americans” includes diet recommendations for the first time for...

American Samoa’s Basic Food Index continues to inch down

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — For the third month in a row, American Samoa’s Basic Food Index (BFI) continues to slowly inch down. However, most of the food items monitored in the BFI have stayed the same price as last month, including butter,...

Ag Progress Days 2025 Coverage: Stay Up To Date On Penn State's Annual Agricultural Event

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A New Era for the Stablecoin Industry: The GENIUS Act

Key Takeaways The U.S. House of Representatives passed the GENIUS Act on July 17, clearing it to be signed into law by President Donald J. Trump on July 18. The GENIUS Act is historic legislation that will shape the stablecoin industry’s growth in...

American Samoa highlights bank growth, financial trends & development plans

American Samoa’s leaders have outlined a broad update on the territory’s economic progress and plans for future development. At the American Samoa Economic Development Authority’s 2025 annual investor meeting in June, officials discussed...

Te Ipukarea Society: Ocean lovers unite against deep-sea mining

Saturday July 19, people worldwide gathered to join the call to defend the deep. Our event included creative, imaginative sea-creature costumes, Tumu the eke, and paddling into the water with the large ‘Protect our Ocean’ banner, for a group chant...

Paddle out protest to call on federal leaders against deep-sea mining proposal in American Samoa

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A group of organizations are leading global activation efforts at Ala Moana Beach Park to raise awareness about deep-sea mining in American Samoa waters. On Sunday, July 20, a paddle out will take place near Magic Island...

Right to Democracy and the America the Beautiful for All Coalition oppose deep seabed mining in American Samoa

A coalition of advocacy organizations and community leaders from across the United States territories is voicing strong opposition to proposed deep-seabed mining near American Samoa. In a joint petition, Right to Democracy and the America the...

Public comment open for deep-sea mining in American Samoa

StarKist Samoa to add pet food production line

The report by the American Samoa Economic Development Authority at the annual investor meeting last month said the tuna industry – anchored by the StarKist cannery – remains the bedrock of the private- sector economy and the territory’s primary...

House Concurrent Resolution asserts Fono’s opposition to seabed mining

A House Concurrent Resolution that was introduced on Friday resolves that the American Samoa Legislature opposes deep sea mining without science driven policies, legal transparency and mandates that all entities engaging in marine extraction...

Protesters Shed Light on Deep-Sea Mining and Its Hazards

Peggy Oki — a renowned Carpinteria artist, surfer, skateboarder, and environmental activist — led an protest on Sunday at Rincon Beach to raise awareness about the consequences of deep-sea mining. The event, organized by environmental group Defend...

GAO: American Samoa economy stable, but still faces risks

While American Samoa’s economy is relatively stable, it remains at risk because it heavily relies on tuna canning as its only industry and economic diversification efforts have yet to bear fruit, according to the Government Accountability Office....

Local food production advocates seek funding source for farmers after USDA cuts

Advocates for food production are looking for alternate funding sources for farmers after the federal government slashed $400 million from the nationwide Regional Food Business Centers program. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke...

AP: American Samoa tuna fleet rarely used protected Pacific waters re-opened by Trump

American Samoan officials and the US tuna industry got what they had lobbied for when president Donald Trump signed Proclamation 10918 on April 17, reopening over 400,000 square miles of the Pacific Ocean to commercial fishing after 11 years of it...