AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoClimate Science: New research finds that reaching net zero sooner could limit how often extreme El Niño events occur. The 1982 event brought heavy rain to Kiritimati, flooding seabird nests and wiping out colonies. Earhart Search: Rough seas have halted shore work at Nikumaroro for a third straight day. Researchers are examining the Taraia Object with sonar and a magnetometer, but need at least two more days of fieldwork before they can identify it. Historical Records: New Zealand’s Air Force Museum has released 47 high-resolution aerial photos of Nikumaroro taken in 1938, which may offer fresh clues about the island’s history. Cyclone Outlook: Forecasters expect an active 2026–27 Southwest Pacific season, with elevated risk in parts of Kiribati. Seven to 11 named cyclones could form across the region.
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