On August 2, 2024, the COM Land Grant Executive Director Stanley Lorennij along with Director and Aquaculture Chief Scientist Dr. Manoj Nair met with Dr. Theresa Koroivulaono, President of COM-FSM, at the National Campus in Palikir, Pohnpei, FSM.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the current status of the sea cucumber project, the hatchery facility at Nett Point, and its lease agreement with the Pohnpei Port Authority, which is due for renewal by the end of this month, as well as possibilities of a transition of the aquaculture facility and its two aquaculture technicians to the COM-FSM CRE aquaculture program in anticipation of the arrival of the new aquaculture researcher for the COM-FSM CRE aquaculture program. Dr. Koroivulaono expressed strong support for this direction and looks forward to further planning and initiations between the two institutions.
Additionally, Executive Director Lorennij and Dr. Koroivulaono discussed plans for a COM led modification of a parking lot for COM Land Grant personnel by the Pohnpei campus fence facing the automotive shop by the main road. The conversation was productive, and Dr. Koroivulaono expressed her strong support for the planned initiative. Executive Director Lorennij conveyed his gratitude on behalf of the COM Board of Regents and the central office team to President Dr. Koroivulaono for a very fruitful meeting.
Pictured from left to Right: Mr. Stanley Lorennij, Executive Director, Dr. Manoj Nair, Aquaculture Chief Scientist, and Dr. Theresa Koroivulaono, President of the College of Micronesia FSM, on August 2, 2024.