National deep-sea mining experts visit Am Samoa to support community opposition
AMERICAN SAMOA — Last week, American Samoa welcomed a delegation of national and Pacific-based experts in ocean policy, conservation, and Indigenous stewardship who answered the community’

![Individuals from both the public and private sectors met with the visiting delegation as the territory navigates the federal deep-sea mining (DSM) leasing process. [courtesy photo] Meeting with visiting delegation](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/finafinau_community_meeting.jpg?itok=qNmA7RRw)








![According to an INZ information paper, Labor struck agreements to add 600 spots for seasonal workers in seafood, and 320 for the meat sector. [Photo: RNZ/ Nick Monro] Labor struck agreements](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/foraging.png?itok=MDwY3pdM)