Deep-sea mining- A new environmental crisis looms
This article is based on a recent peer reviewed article, Metal mining on land versus the ocean in the context of the […]
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Fresh eyes on the Takitumu Conservation Area
Te Ipukarea Society, Muri Environment Care and the Takitumu Conservation Area have just taken on board their latest Univol Volunteer Service Abroad […]
Deep sea mining: Exploring the Unknowns
Polymetallic nodules look like lumps of coal scattered across the seafloor. They have a similar purpose as coal as well, to provide […]
Citizen science to guide turtle conservation
Turtles are an integral part of marine ecosystems, and the Cook Islands are home to a few species, including the endangered Green […]
From scraps to soil: Getting the Dirt on Composting
Earlier on in the week Te Ipukarea Society worked closely with the enthusiastic year 7 and 8 students from Titikaveka College, exploring […]
Greener Batteries for a cleaner future in Electric Vehicles: Why we do not need to destroy our seabed
As innovative technology starts to rev up around the globe so does innovative tech for the Electric Car (EV) Industry. Despite some […]
Chinese rose beetle, a nocturnal pest
This week’s article is an expansion on an earlier “Bug of the Week” post informed by Mike Bowie’s who was working at […]
Profit over Planet: The Unseen Cost of Deep-sea mining
Last week a group of eight deep seabed mining companies with exploration contracts in the Clarion Clipperton Zone (CCZ) sent a letter […]
Less Rats, More Wildlife
One of the best ways to help native birds and wildlife is by trapping invasive rats in your backyard. As discussed in […]
Restoring Balance: How Removing Rats Can Protect Cook Islands Native Vegetation and Wildlife
From birds to plants, invasive rats have wreaked havoc on island ecosystems worldwide, and the Cook Islands are no exception. Island ecosystems […]