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A Deep-Sea Milestone: Cook Islands and China Partner on Sustainable Seabed Resource Development
A Deep-Sea Milestone: Cook Islands and China Partner on Sustainable Seabed Resource Development

The Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Blue Partnership in the Field of Seabed Minerals Affairs with the Ministry of Natural Resources of the People’s Republic of China, reinforcing a shared commitment to marine cooperation, sustainable resource management, and advancing deep-sea research.

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Media Release, Press ReleaseDede MingiSeabed Minerals, Cook Islands SBMA, Blue Partnership, Seabed Minerals Governance, Deep Sea Research, Sustainable Oceans, Marine Cooperation, Environmental Stewardship, Capacity Building, Technology Transfer, Scientific Collaboration, Blue Economy, Sustainable Development
Resignation of the Seabed Minerals Commissioner
Resignation of the Seabed Minerals Commissioner

The Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) regretfully announces the resignation of Alex Herman as Seabed Minerals Commissioner, marking the conclusion of an impactful chapter in SBMA’s history.

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Media ReleaseDede MingiAlex Herman Resignation, Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA), Cook Islands Leadership, Sustainable Development, Marae Moana Stewardship, Seabed Minerals Regulation, Environmental Sustainability, People Empowerment, Capacity Building, Marine Scientific Research, Pacific Community (SPC), Leadership Transition, Cook Islands Public Service, Prime Minister Mark Brown, Team Development, Global Collaboration, Responsible Resource Management, Regional Opportunities, Public Service Recruitment, SBMA Legacy, International Best Practices, Talent Mentorship, Regulatory Frameworks
Cook Islands and Auckland University discuss collaboration in ocean research
Cook Islands and Auckland University discuss collaboration in ocean research

Prime Minister Mark Brown, accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Seabed Minerals Authority, and the Cook Islands High Commission, recently held a productive meeting with the University of Auckland to explore potential areas of collaboration in ocean research.

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CI NEWSDede MingiOcean Research, Cook Islands, Prime Minister Mark Brown, Seabed Minerals, University of Auckland, Research Collaboration, Pacific Partnerships, Sustainable Development, Innovative Research, Scientific Advancement, Educational Connections, Cultural Exchange, Auckland Cook Islands Students, Capacity Building, SBMA, MFAI, Pacific Research, Sustainable Oceans, Climate Science, Collaborative Research, Cook Islands High Commission
Cook Islands at the forefront: Women in Science Expedition awarded at ISA
Cook Islands at the forefront: Women in Science Expedition awarded at ISA

The International Seabed Authority “ISA at 30” programme has awarded a significant grant to a Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) led proposal, Women in Scientific Expedition (WISE). This award is a testament to the Cook Islands’ growing role in global ocean governance and its commitment to advancing deep-sea research and empowering women in science.

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Media ReleaseDede MingiCook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority, Cook Islands, Rarotonga, WomenInScience, WISEExpedition, OceanGovernance, Deep Sea Research, ISA at 30, Empower Women, Marine Science, Sustainable Oceans, Pacific Leadership, Global Collaboration, Gender Equality, Seabed Minerals, Environmental Stewardship, Capacity Building