The Strait of Hormuz isn’t fertilizer’s first starring role — and 1856 law still defines U.S. overseas territory
- Posted on July 27, 2026
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The Strait of Hormuz isn’t fertilizer’s first starring role — and 1856 law still defines U.S. overseas territory
When governments began to treat guano as a strategic resource, Congress responded with the Guano Islands Act of 1856.
