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Young Māori divers hunt invasive crown-of-thorns starfish to save coral reefs

RAROTONGA, Cook Islands – Every Saturday, a group of Cook Island Māori youth slide into scuba gear, grab sticks from the ironwood trees (Casuarina equisetifolia) growing along Rarotonga’s beachfront, and head to the reef surrounding the island. Their mission; to dive for invasive taramea (crown-of-thorns starfish, Acanthaster planci). Adult taramea span 25-35 centimeters (10-14 inches) […] ....

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An Adventurer's Guide to the Magnificent Cook Islands

If you’re searching for true bliss in the South Pacific, it may be time to explore the Cook Islands. This 15-island archipelago a self. ....

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