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 Cook Islands National Environment Service

This report contributes preliminary results for a study of the genomic diversity and population connectivity of paua (small giant clam, Tridacna maxima) in the Cook Islands.

Islands used in this study include Manihiki, Palmerston, Aitutaki, Manuae, Takutea, Atiu, Mitiaro, Mauke, Rarotonga and Mangaia.

This research was commissioned by the Ministry of Marine Resources.

 Cook Islands National Environment Service

Surveys and Reports on Cook Island Turtles

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 Cook Islands National Environment Service

Traditional Fishing Methods Cook Islands 2012

 Cook Islands National Environment Service

Species assessments of the Kakerori (Rarotonga Flycatcher, Pomarea dimidiata), present in both Rarotonga and Atiu.

 Cook Islands National Environment Service

A team from Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research travelled to Rarotonga during July/August 2023 to carry out monitoring of biocontrols released in previous years. The team used drones to conduct monitoring surveillance for the invasive African Tulip tree species, using LiDAR and other imagery techniques.

This newsletter also provides an update on the control of the biocontrols.

 Cook Islands National Environment Service

The National Environment Service is working closely with family representatives of the Takitumu Conservation Area, to submit an assessment application that will give the TCA official international recognition as an Other Effective area-based Conservation Measure. 

All documents relevant to the submission process will be stored here, including resources on the TCA, which are referred to in the assessment form.

 

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