AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSargassum Health Alert: Swaths of self-sustaining sargassum are blanketing Caribbean and Gulf beaches, with scientists saying this year’s growth in-region is “not normal.” The seaweed suffocates marine life, fouls shorelines as it rots, and raises public health concerns as decomposition can release gases. Local Resilience: After Hurricane Irma, the U.S. Virgin Islands is turning rooftop solar and home batteries into a virtual power plant, linking residential storage to help stabilize the grid fast during outages. Reef Monitoring in the VI: WHOI researchers report that seawater around coral reefs in the U.S. Virgin Islands carries distinct chemical and microbial signals that could flag reef stress earlier than visible damage. Tourism & Wellness Spotlight: Preferred Hotels & Resorts added 10 luxury properties worldwide, including “The Botany” in St. Thomas, featuring spa and nature/wellness experiences. Community & Politics: Kamala Harris endorsed Stacey Plaskett for governor and Milton Potter for lieutenant governor ahead of the territory’s August 1 primary.
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