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Cook Islands led Deep Sea Research Expedition gets underway
Cook Islands led Deep Sea Research Expedition gets underway

The Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) is pleased to announce a short deep sea research expedition between Rarotonga and Aitutaki.  ARTEX 2023 (Aitutaki Rarotonga Transect Expedition) is a 2 day expedition run by SBMA. It is a pilot for locally led and managed marine science research, setting new ground in terms of low-cost collaborative and independent research.

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Media ReleaseDede MingiSBMA, First Expedition, Deep Sea Research, Polymetallic Nodules, Tanga Morris, Dr John Parianos, Dr Adrian Glover, Dr Gerald McCormack, Laiana Parker, Dr Dan Jones
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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