Le Fetuao Samoan Language Center

Talofa family and friends. Please take a moment to complete this survey on deep sea minerals in American Samoa. This survey will help us document where our community stands today. As we conduct our outreach and education work, as we learn more and have further discussions about all things DSM, we'll check back periodically to see if there has been any change or not. Also visit our outreach page American Samoa Deep Ocean Sustainability Initiative like and share it and become part of the discussion.

Survey on Deep Sea Mineral Extraction In American Samoa's Waters / Suʻesuʻega i le Faʻaaogāina o Minerale i le Vasa loloto i Afiaga o Amerika Samoa Are you a resident of American Samoa? / O oe o se tagata nofomau i Amerika Samoa?, What village are you from? / O fea lou nuʻu?, How informed are you about deep sea mineral extraction in American Samoa’s waters? / E te iloa tele pe leai se mea e te iloa e uiga i le faʻaaogāina o minerale i le v...

FAQ #2: We have been gathering questions from our local community about deep sea minerals and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has answered them! Please follow along, share, and ask questions if you have them!

FYI

Understanding the Deep-Sea Minerals Process: From Lease Sale to Possible Mining Approval

Below is an more detailed infographic about the BOEM DSM leasing process. Here you will see some additional detail, including potential timeframes of the required exploration activity (surveys, studies, data analysis, technical studies, etc.).

A clear understanding of the full process helps reduce confusion, ease concerns, and leads to more informed and productive conversations. Knowledge is power, especially on important issues like this that may impact our future.

Thanks to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Managementteam for collaborating on creating this additional infographic.