#American Sāmoa
Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia to adjust Moananuiākea voyage due to El Niño pattern
The Polynesian Voyaging Society is altering the next phase of their Moananuiākea voyage in response to an intensifying El Niño pattern in the Pacific, announcing plans to depart Aotearoa in August 2026.
Hawaiʻi Volcano Observatory website offline, monitoring systems unaffected
The U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory website is currently offline due to a widespread issue affecting USGS public websites.
Giant clam populations stable, abundant when supported by cultural stewardship
A new study revealed that marine areas managed by local villages support higher giant clam population densities compared to federally designated no-take reserves.
Department of Health records 14th case of dengue this year
With global outbreaks of dengue, travelers are urged to take preventive measures against mosquito bites and stay informed of regional risks.
Western Pacific council urges stronger standards for marine mammal protection in seafood imports
The council urged NOAA to apply more rigorous standards when determining whether foreign fisheries meet U.S. requirements for protecting marine mammals and reducing bycatch.
U.S. could begin seabed mining off the coast of American Samoa
As the U.S. Department of the Interior’s comment deadline approaches on July 16, American Samoa and environmental advocates oppose seabed mining, citing potential threats to marine life, fishing zones and the cultural heritage of the coast.
