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. Interested in licensing this video ? Get in touch 👉 N.B.: AFP’s services and content are for professional use only