AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMarine Science from Moorea: New French Polynesia research shows convict surgeonfish (manini) don’t settle into reef life “ready-made.” Depending on whether larvae land on mangrove mudflats or sand beaches, thyroid-hormone-driven metamorphosis shifts—changing gene activity, energy use, and development speed. Digital Infrastructure: The Manatua submarine cable fault (about 144 km offshore from Samoa) is still disrupting internet services in Niue and the Cook Islands, with repairs now hinging on securing a specialist cable ship; providers have contingency plans but customers may see slower speeds and reduced capacity. Transport & Tourism: Aranui opened 2028 bookings with a bigger fleet (Aranui V plus new Aranoa) and early-bird discounts; separately, Air Tahiti Nui and Air Tahiti’s codeshare makes it easier to continue from Tahiti to the Cook Islands on one ticket. Sustainable Shipping: bound4blue says it has installed its eSAIL® suction sail on the new goelettes-style multipurpose vessel Na Hiro E Pae, linking Tahiti with the Austral Islands and aiming to cut energy use. Regional Identity & Politics: Nauru renamed itself as the Republic of Naoero, updating its international code and citizen name after parliamentary consultations.
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