AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDeep-Sea Governance: Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has taken Cook Islands concerns over seabed mining to the International Seabed Authority, challenging a US company’s push for an exploration licence tied to the South Penrhyn Basin—an enclave of international waters surrounded by Cook Islands, Kiribati and French Polynesia. Ocean Safety & Tech: Ocean conservationist Dr. Sylvia Earle says deep-diving can be “safer than flying” if vehicles are properly certified, pointing to her DOER Marine “Honu” submersible planned for first dives in French Polynesia later this year. Marine Research & Media: A French Polynesia-linked humpback whale project used a custom 3D hydrophone setup and Sennheiser gear to capture spatialized underwater soundscapes. Tourism & Access: Lindblad Expeditions announced its 2028–29 return to French Polynesia with rare access to Makatea, highlighting sea cliffs, caves and swim-in grotto experiences. Regional Climate Push: Forum foreign ministers backed stronger Pacific climate action ahead of COP31, with French Polynesia attending at special envoy level and renewed focus on climate finance and the ocean-climate link. Cruise Industry: Royal Caribbean is expanding its Australian fleet for 2027–28, boosting South Pacific capacity via a bigger Brisbane season that could lift visitor flows toward French Polynesia.
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