After suspecting the presence of a series of underwater volcanoes near the Cook Islands, researchers have now mapped out the ...

After suspecting the presence of a series of underwater volcanoes near the Cook Islands, researchers have now mapped out the ...

The Cook Islands is proving that sustainable tourism isn't just possible – it's essential. Here's how this South Pacific ...

Researchers have discovered a potentially younger and active volcanic hotspot beneath the Cook Islands' waters, prompting ...

This story was originally published by Grist with the headline Digging for minerals in the Pacific’s graveyard: The $20 trillion fight over who controls the seabed on Mar 26, 2025.

The New Zealand ruling elite depicts itself as a benevolent colonial ruler defending the Cook Islands from the alleged ...

Countries have debated for decades whether to allow mining on the ocean floor, a potential trove of critical minerals. Now, ...

With a seabed rich in cobalt, nickel and copper, Kiribati is seeking new partners after a previous deal with a Canadian ...

The Cook Islands is proving that sustainable tourism isn't just possible – it's essential. Here's how this South Pacific nation ... and the jungle meeting the ocean in a seamless panorama.

The Cook Islands-China agreement constitutes more than a minor diplomatic development in a remote Pacific archipelago ... and holds a PhD in Earth and Ocean Sciences from Duke University.

However, one mining company disagrees, saying that, "If you do not do anything, you get accused, and if you do something, you still get accused." ...