Author: TIS-Redesign
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Burrow breakthrough: Tahiti Petrels found nesting in the Takuvaine Valley
Te Manu Tai o Te Kūki ‘Āirani Project Update A two-year seabird monitoring programme began in March to find out which species of petrels and shearwaters are currently breeding in…
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Out of sight, out of mind, but never out of the environment
Get your brain cells and creativity buzzing for Plastic Free July. This global campaign, started in Australia in 2011, encourages us to reduce our dependence on single-use and other disposable…
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Questioning the concept of deep seabed mining
In a recent Time Magazine article, explorer and investor Victor Vescovo asserts that the economics of deep-seabed mining simply “do not stack up”. This strong claim prompts critical questions about the substantial…
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The ocean is our life
As Oceans Week draws to a close, we celebrate that nearly 40 countries are now calling for a moratorium on Deep-sea Mining (DSM). Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) president, June Hosking,…
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Snap and Track: A photo friendly way to follow turtles
To help protect the ocean and its marine life, Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) recently teamed up with GROW Aitutaki to teach local youth about marine conservation through a turtle tracking…
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The ‘real science’ around deep seabed mining!
The Prime Minister was quoted in the Cook Islands News article on Wednesday, May 26th, concerning the seabed mining consultations in Australia. He stated that the stance of Te Ipukarea…
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Tracking the ʻĪʻoi, new learnings
A year after the Rarotonga ʻĪʻoi Project began, exciting new learnings about the endemic bird are ready to share. The goal of the project was to build on our understanding…
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Community unites to restore Ngatoe stream in successful planting day
This past Saturday, over 30 volunteers gathered along the banks of Ngatoe Stream in Vaima’anga to take part in a successful community planting day. The riparian stream restoration was a…
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Waste management – not just the government’s problem
The Cook Islands faces significant challenges in managing its waste. With a population spread across 15 islands, including the most populated one, Rarotonga, waste management has become an increasingly urgent…
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Nature’s nurturers: Youth holiday adventures in sustainability and indigenous culture
The recent school holidays drew in a number of senior youth members from Pukapuka, the southern group islands and Rarotonga to participate in a week-long environmental-themed program led by Kōrero…
