Cook Islands Government is misleading the public into believing the country is undecided on whether to allow deep seabed mining, claims an advocate for ocean conservation and protection.
Read MoreYou can read all the latest news and updates on the Cook Islands seabed minerals sector here.
Dear Editor, Deep sea mining (DSM) is a controversial topic in our country at present.
We have Government and their supporters claiming through paid advertisements in this paper, social media posts, radio personalities paid by DSM companies, and so much more that everything is as it should be as they push forward without any thought of an alternative … that we MUST pursue this pathway if their paid scientists tell us, it will be okay.
Read More