West coast. In the ocean, scuba divers are hard at work. The water here is 5 meters deep. A diver swims near a large steel frame. Current designed to speed up corral growth. The divers are growing coral due to the danger of the white sands disappearing. Around ten years ago, the waves began to wash away the sands during the rainy season. What we are selling is our pristine fine white sand and the crystal blue water, so if its gone, there will be no island. There will be no tourist destination. From 2012, work began with the cooperation of Japanese Research ergs to analyze the cause of the sand loss. Based on the results of that study, local people are trying to take action. For me, its a small challenge. Its a beautiful place. No doubt about it. Very beautiful. Not just the sand. But the under water. But it is a challenge because there are so many problems that somehow erode the benefits from the resources. Can the island protect its white sands . We follow the work under way to save t
Announcement of prohibition of sound producing Electronic Devices during the meeting please be advised that the ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers and similar soundproducing Electronic Devices are prohibited at this meeting. Please be advised that the chair may order the removal from the meeting room of any personnss responsible for the ringing of or use of a cell phone, pager, or other similar soundproducing electronic device. Announcement of time allotment for Public Comments please be advised that a member of the public has up to three minutes to make pertinent Public Comments on each agenda item unless the Port Commission adopts a shorter period on any item. Item 5, Public Comment on items not listed on thugenda. I dont have cards. Is there Public Comment on anything not on the agenda . 6 a, executive directors report good afternoon president adams and prez dependent adams. Im elaine forbes. My 1st report is a innovative project under development being spearheaded by tom esh
Announcement of prohibition of sound producing Electronic Devices during the meeting please be advised that the ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers and similar soundproducing Electronic Devices are prohibited at this meeting. Please be advised that the chair may order the removal from the meeting room of any personnss responsible for the ringing of or use of a cell phone, pager, or other similar soundproducing electronic device. Announcement of time allotment for Public Comments please be advised that a member of the public has up to three minutes to make pertinent Public Comments on each agenda item unless the Port Commission adopts a shorter period on any item. Item 5, Public Comment on items not listed on thugenda. I dont have cards. Is there Public Comment on anything not on the agenda . 6 a, executive directors report good afternoon president adams and prez dependent adams. Im elaine forbes. My 1st report is a innovative project under development being spearheaded by tom esh
Kilometers along the islands west coast. In the ocean, scuba divers are hard at work. The water here is 5 meters deep. A diver swims near a large steel frame. Current designed to speed up corral growth. The divers are growing coral due to the danger of the white sands disappearing. Around ten years ago, the waves began to wash away the sands during the rainy season. What we are selling is our pristine fine white sand and the crystal blue water, so if its gone, there will be no island. There will be no tourist destination. From 2012, work began with the cooperation of Japanese Research ergs to analyze the cause of the sand loss. Based on the results of that study, local people are trying to take action. For me, its a small challenge. Its a beautiful place. No doubt about it. Very beautiful. Not just the sand. But the under water. But it is a challenge because there are so many problems that somehow erode the benefits from the resources. Can the island protect its white sands . We follow
The in memoriams. Madam president i believe that the individuals name is richard dick shaft yes. This meeting will be adjoined in memory of mr. Dick shaft. Colleagues this is the of the agenda madam clerk, is there any further business before this body . Theres no further business. Okay. Were madam secretary, call the roll, and commissioner willie adams, here. Brandon, here. Katz, here; approval of minutes for july 12, 2016 meeting. All in favor say aye. Next item. Pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic, for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Announcement of prohibition of sound producing Electronic Devices during the meeting please be advised that the ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers and similar soundproducing Electronic Devices are prohibited at this meeting. Please be advised that the chair may order the removal from the meeting room of any personnss respon