The Puna’oaolevasa, which means “spring of resources” in Samoan, is a new research vessel purchased by American Samoa’s Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources with grant funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Puna’oaolevasa, which means “spring of resources” in Samoan, is getting ready to depart from the dock. This new research vessel was purchased by American Samoa’s Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources with grant funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.