Environment
Noted scientist applauds Marae Moana
Thursday November 08, 2018Alan Friedlander is currently chief scientist for National Geographic’s Pristine Seas Project, an initiative that focusses on marine protection and raising awareness about why it’s necessary. The project is National Geographic’s largest initiative dedicated to environmental preservation. Friedlander has produced more than 100 scientific publications, 25 book chapters, 10 documentaries, and numerous articles that have been influential in his field. He currently heads the Fisheries Ecology Research Lab at the University of Hawaii.
Papua traffic limited to walkers
Thursday November 08, 2018The public access restriction caused by Te Mato Vai Stage 2 water intake upgrade work has been lifted on the Papua intake, waterfall site and Papua end of the cross-island walk in Vaimaanga.
Koutu Nui renews tourism concerns
Wednesday November 07, 2018Koutu Nui has raised renewed concerns about the social and environmental impact from the blooming tourism industry in the Cook Islands.
New seabed minerals laws on way
Tuesday November 06, 2018The Cook Islands government intends to table new legislation relating to seabed minerals activities in December.
Muri study results out soon
Monday November 05, 2018The Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai project team (PMU) are preparing to release the results of their extensive environmental investigations this week.
First seabed meeting this evening
Wednesday October 31, 2018Today will be the first of three opportunities for the local resident community on Rarotonga to receive an update on the latest information, relating to our national Seabed Minerals (SBM) sector. This is based on historical research that shows our deep seabed to be abundant in valuable cobalt-rich, manganese nodules.
Renewing PM’s pledge to oceans
Wednesday October 31, 2018This week, Kevin Iro is representing the Cook Islands at the Our Ocean Conference in Indonesia, a meeting of prominent leaders, ocean advocates, scientists, businesspeople, funders, scientists, non-profit organisations, and advocates from all over the world.
Jarvis reels in a whopping 64kg yellowfin
Wednesday October 31, 2018Angler Richard Jarvis reeled in the heaviest fish, a 64.3 kg yellow fin tuna during the Cook Islands Fishing Association (CIFA) sponsored fishing competition held last Saturday.
Chance to have a say on Marae Moana
Monday October 29, 2018The tiny team working to give Marae Moana life is, until next week, inviting feedback from the public about what ocean-based activities need managing and how much.
