Environment • American Sāmoa'They can lease the seabed but not our identity': American Sāmoa fights backThe United States is moving closer to opening more than 31 million acres of federal waters for deep sea mining despite tens of thousands of objections.Christine RovoiThu, 06 Aug
Environment • Cook Islands • PalauExpert says Pacific seabed minerals becoming next test of regional sovereigntyProfessor Steven Ratuva says the race for seabed minerals is set to be the next major geopolitical challenge for the region as Pacific leaders stress that decisions must remain in Pasifika hands.Christine RovoiWed, 29 Jul
Environment • American SāmoaFresh concerns over radioactive risks from deep sea mining near American SāmoaA new report warns of naturally occurring radioactive materials released into the marine environment, adding to Pacific concerns over plans to auction offshore mining leases later this year.Christine RovoiTue, 21 Jul
