AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoMaritime Safety: The Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MT Velos Sapphire was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Gulf, killing one crew member. The crew put out a fire, and no marine pollution was reported; the damaged vessel was taken to Bahrain for investigation. El Niño Watch: Forecasters expect below-normal rainfall from Palau to the Marshall Islands between November and January as a powerful El Niño strengthens, raising concerns for water supplies and food security. Emergency Funding: The World Bank released $11 million to help the Marshall Islands respond to El Niño impacts and a dengue outbreak affecting Majuro and Ebeye. Ocean Protection: Pacific fisheries are being urged to adopt biodegradable, non-entangling fish aggregating devices to reduce persistent plastic debris in the ocean.
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