AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSargassum Health Alert: Swaths of self-sustaining sargassum are blanketing Caribbean and Gulf beaches, with scientists reporting about 27 million metric tons in July—rotting ashore and releasing foul odors while raising public health concerns as decomposition can release gases. Local Resilience & Power: After Hurricane Irma, the U.S. Virgin Islands is scaling a “virtual power plant” that links home solar and batteries to stabilize the grid fast during outages, aiming to protect everyday needs like refrigeration and medical devices. Coral Reef Monitoring in the VI: WHOI researchers say seawater around U.S. Virgin Islands coral reefs carries distinct chemical and microbial signals that can flag reef stress within hours—offering a faster way to track ecosystem health. Election Watch (VI): Former Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Stacey Plaskett for governor and Milton Potter for lieutenant governor ahead of the Aug. 1 primary. Safety & Public Health: Harmful algal blooms are being flagged as a growing risk in the U.S., with reports noting they can occur in saltwater and have been seen in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Community & Wellness Travel: Preferred Hotels & Resorts announced The Botany in St. Thomas will debut this winter, adding a wellness-focused Caribbean resort option.
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