As the International Seabed Authority (ISA) assembly meeting in Jamaica near it’s conclusion for 2025, Itirangi Pennycook highlights key moments…

June Hosking and Itirangi Pennycook are representing Te Ipukarea Society in Jamaica at the 2025 International Seabed Authority (ISA) negotiations.…

This article is based on a recent peer reviewed article, Metal mining on land versus the ocean in the context…

The care with which the TCA is managed is clear, preserving its unique ecosystems and biodiversity, writes Gemma Langley. Te…

Polymetallic nodules look like lumps of coal scattered across the seafloor. They have a similar purpose as coal as well,…

Turtles are an integral part of marine ecosystems, and the Cook Islands are home to a few species, including the…

Earlier on in the week Te Ipukarea Society worked closely with the enthusiastic year 7 and 8 students from Titikaveka…

As innovative technology starts to rev up around the globe so does innovative tech for the Electric Car (EV) Industry.…

This week’s  article is an expansion on an earlier “Bug of the Week” post informed by  Mike Bowie’s who was…

Last week a group of eight deep seabed mining companies with exploration contracts in the Clarion Clipperton Zone (CCZ) sent…

One of the best ways to help native birds and wildlife is by trapping invasive rats in your backyard. As…

From birds to plants, invasive rats have wreaked havoc on island ecosystems worldwide, and the Cook Islands are no exception.…