AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSustainable Materials from Seaweed: Researchers at Intec (with UWI, UCR’s BIODESS lab, and Spain’s UPV plus Lanotec-Cenat-Conare) extracted alginate from Caribbean sargassum, showing it’s technically feasible to turn a coastal nuisance into a useful biopolymer for food, cosmetics, agriculture, pharma, and biomaterials. Environmental Security in Costa Rica: Crucitas’ illegal gold mining crisis is deepening near the Nicaraguan border, with semi-industrial operations using mercury and cyanide and raising alarms over toxic contamination, unsafe tunnels, and organized-crime involvement. Wildlife Health Alert: The New World screwworm fly has reappeared in the US, with officials warning it can spread via livestock movement; veterinarians are urged to watch for signs similar to myiasis. Tech & Talent for the Region: MethodHub plans nearshore expansion with operations in Guadalajara and San José to support US/Canada customers in the same time zone, plus a new QuantumHire portal for hiring. World Cup Tech (GPS): England and Scotland are using STATSports GPS tracking to monitor workload and recovery in real time during the tournament.
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