Environment
Operation Taramea seeking funds to save corals
Thursday 24 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
The need to remove the crown of thorns starfish or taramea as soon as possible is crucial, says Kōrero o te 'Ōrau.
Fate of toa trees hang in the balance
Thursday 24 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment
Residents and other concerned members of the community have rallied to save the toa trees outside Takitumu School.
Turtle set free from fishing net
Wednesday 23 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Cook Islands Turtle Conservation Society calls on local fisherman to regularly check their fishing nets.
As you sow, so shall you reap
Tuesday 22 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Tamarind, Kātara‘apa - or Soursop - and three types of Star Apples were planted around the St Joseph’s School compound this month.
Joseph Brider: Walking on water
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: Three new water walking insects have been identified in the Cook Islands, making a total of six. By Joseph Brider of Natural Heritage Trust.
Rarotonga's very own rare ground-orchid
Thursday 17 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Orchid lovers will be pleased to know that Rarotonga has its very own rare ground-orchid that is native (endemic) to the island and found nowhere else in the world.
Concerns over proposed ra'ui
Thursday 17 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Environment
Public consultation is underway to determine whether the government should introduce dedicated legislation to protect submarine cables in Cook Islands waters.
Dirty dumpers!
Tuesday 15 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
William Taripo is calling on those who have been dumping their rubbish at the old Panama dump to “stop!”. Taripo says Infrastructure Cook Islands provides a rubbish collection service and he did not understand why some people do not use this service.
Resilient livelihoods project nears end
Wednesday 9 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on outer islands projects discussed at the annual seminar.
Kate Mckessar: The good, the bad and the thought provoking
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: Students give their insight into how our youth see our Ipukarea today.
Fisheries surveillance
Friday 4 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment
Cook Islands and other Pacific Island nations are working to maintain the monitoring and surveillance of fishing activities in their waters despite major challenges posed by Covid-19.
800 coral eating predators collected
Thursday 3 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
The reef of Rarotonga is healthy and as a result has attracted taramea or crown of thorns starfish that feed on coral.
Planting to learn vital life skills
Thursday 3 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Trees provide nourishment, shade and shelter, and schools are benefitting from the tree planting project initiated by the Ministry of Agriculture.
Homeless bees invade properties
Wednesday 2 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Construction boom in Rarotonga leaves swarm of bees without homes.
Climate change may delay whale migration
Wednesday 2 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment
Well-known whale expert Nan Hauser has observed changes in humpback migration patterns.
Sad call to shut down
Tuesday 1 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
It was an emotional day for the Marine Centre’s owner, as she released her last fish back into the wild yesterday, and closed the doors indefinitely.
Keep the fishing boats afloat
Monday 31 August 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
Fishing companies and government officials are searching for ways to stop the country’s fishing income plummeting just like the tourism revenues.
Study into wastewater
Monday 31 August 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Environment
Infrastructure Cook Islands is conducting a coastal investigation off Avana and Muri.
Te Ipukarea Society: We know little about our deepest oceans
Saturday 29 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: Without more environmental data, deep sea mining activities could cause damage that an already over-stressed ocean cannot recover from.
Roading bosses consider idea of separate walkway
Thursday 27 August 2020 | Published in Environment
Locals propose a leafy green walk that would save their 60-year-old toa trees.
