Deep-sea mining: How the Cook Islands is opening its seabed for exploration | AFP

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A 1,000‑tonne ship is exploring the far‑flung South Pacific for riches buried beneath the waves, spearheading efforts to dredge the tropical waters for industrial deep‑sea mining. But plans to mine the Cook Islands' seabed have drawn condemnation from activists who fear damage to the environment.