Issues Behind the Smoke Screen
Easily recognized for being one of the most popular substance use (or abuse) trends among teens and young adults is vaping. It […]
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Global opposition for the rush to mine the deep seabed is growing.
Most of us have heard that Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) has recently come out publicly in support of a conditional moratorium on […]
Artificial Plants a Grave Concern
Each year, on November 1st, we remember those who have passed on. The expression we use is Turama or “All Souls Day”. […]
Deep Sea Capacity Building
A marine research and training programme called Denticles and Tentacles offered a unique opportunity to train students between the ages of 16-24 […]
Sea sponges as an organic industry
Much of the world we live in today is made of plastic. This western influenced product that we have come to rely […]
It is time to clean up our act
International Coastal Cleanup Day is dedicated to raising awareness about the growing pollution on our beaches and in our environment. This year, […]
Birds are species worth flying high for – our future depends on it
Te Ipukarea Society participants have recently returned back from the 100th Birdlife Anniversary and Global Congress event held in Cambridge UK. Represented […]
A Natural Enemy for the Invasive African Tulip Tree
Native to South Africa’s tropical rainforests, one of the world’s worst invasive plants is under attack by flea beetles in Rarotonga. The […]
Waste wise schools
Schools not only play a significant role in education but also have a vital role in establishing sustainable cultures that are practiced […]
Kakerori Record Breaking Numbers
Data taken from: Robertson et al. 2020. Takitumu Conservation Area Management Plan 2020-2030. The Kakerori or Rarotonga Flycatcher found in the rugged […]