AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOcean & Air Quality: UVI’s VICAR partnered with NOAA and the University of Miami to deploy the first biogeochemical-Argo ocean float off Grammanik Bank south of St. Thomas, tracking temperature, oxygen, pH, chlorophyll-a and nitrate over the next five years. Health & Safety: A Saharan dust plume is blanketing the U.S. Virgin Islands, cutting visibility and pushing air quality into poor levels—especially risky for kids, older adults, and anyone with respiratory conditions. Community Accountability: A St. Croix editorial sparked public outrage over a “systemic loophole” that residents say leaves violent offenders back on the streets without strong mental-health and forensic support. Disaster Preparedness: A July 23 webinar will focus on preparing farmworker communities for hurricane season, with practical steps to reduce hazards and plan for medical access during storms. Public Health & Environment: An opinion piece warns that sunscreen UV filters can harm coral microalgae, potentially worsening reef bleaching—an issue that matters locally as well as globally.
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