AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSustainable Tech in Luxury Yachting: Project Zero’s new renderings show a 69-metre sailing yacht built around onboard energy generation, aiming to run up to two weeks on renewables via regenerative turbine propellers and 100+ m² photovoltaic thermal panels. Ocean Science in French Polynesia: A new Moorea study finds dead corals can stay structurally in place because encrusting algae “scaffold” them, blocking the usual reset that lets new coral grow after storms. Voyaging & Climate Adaptation: The Polynesian Voyaging Society is adjusting the Moananuiākea Voyage route as El Niño and storm risks rise, shifting departure to late August from Aotearoa with stops in Tonga, Samoa and Fiji. Coral Conservation Partnerships: Beyond Green highlights coral reef restoration projects across its network, including French Polynesia, ahead of World Oceans Day (June 8). Aviation Milestone for the Pacific: Qantas’ Project Sunrise takes a step toward reality as Airbus’ first A350-1000ULR completes its maiden flight, enabling ultra-long nonstop routes. Regional Security Watch: Reporting warns illicit drug activity is spreading across Pacific islands, with “warning signs” flagged in Tonga wastewater and drug busts including in French Polynesia. Community Ocean Stewardship: Rapa Nui hosted Te Piri mā’ohi o Te Moana Nui a Hiva, bringing together voyaging leaders, scientists and officials to strengthen high-seas ocean protection.
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