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Cook Islands to Host the Seminal Underwater Minerals Conference in 2024!
Cook Islands to Host the Seminal Underwater Minerals Conference in 2024!

The Underwater Minerals Conference (UMC) 2023 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, witnessed an unexpected development. The Cook Islands will host the 52nd edition of this prestigious gathering, which has been the foundation of the marine minerals’ community since 1970!

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SBMA Release: Cook Islands participates in international seabed meetings
SBMA Release: Cook Islands participates in international seabed meetings

The Cook Islands recently participated in the 28th session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in Jamaica, which included meetings of the Council and Assembly. The ISA is the body responsible for seabed minerals (SBM) activities in international waters, while the Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) is responsible for managing SBM activities in Cook Islands waters. 

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Media ReleaseDede MingiCook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority, Seabed Minerals Authority, Polymetallic Nodules, nodules, Cook Islands, Rarotonga, International Seabed Authortity (ISA), Jamaica, Kingston, Meetings, Council, Cook Islands Prime Minister, Mark Brown, ISA Secretary General Michael Lodge, Te-Ara Henderson, Rima Browne, SBM Commissioner, Alex Herman
Rima Browne receives international award for Deep-Sea Research Excellence
Rima Browne receives international award for Deep-Sea Research Excellence

Senior Knowledge Management Officer Rima Browne is this year’s recipient of the ISA Secretary General’s award for excellence in deep-sea research, after her new geomorphological map of the Cook Islands was nominated for consideration by researchers from the Pacific Community and Norway.

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Media ReleaseDede MingiRima Browne, Senior Knowledge Management Officer, Seabed Minerals Authority, Cook Islands, Rarotonga, ISA, ISA SG H.E. Michael Lodge, International Seabed Authortity (ISA), ISA Secretary General's Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research, Deep sea research, Polymetallic Nodules, International Award