An excavator is used to drag a shipping container onto the beach in the village of Mulivai Safata, Samoa, on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, near where a New Zealand navy ship ran aground and sank on Oct. 6.

According to the Samoa Peninsula Volunteer fire department ... residents do not go past the closure signs. For their safety, beach visitors should not go past the signage to get a closer look ...

The best time to travel to American Samoa depends on the tropical climate that dominates the region. The dry season, from June to September, is ideal for enjoying beaches and excursions ...