Reviews & Ratings for the Rrs-James-Cook

On March 27, 2023, Māori activists affiliated with Greenpeace made a bold statement by jumping in front of the research vessel 'James Cook' as it returned from a significant seven-week expedition in the Pacific Ocean focused on deep-sea mining research. Holding a Māori flag aloft, one activist was joined by another displaying a banner that read, 'Don't Mine the Moana', advocating against oceanic mining operations. This intersection occurred off the coast of Costa Rica, where the Greenpeace ship 'Arctic Sunrise' aimed to address pressing environmental concerns. The findings from the 'James Cook' expedition, which received partial funding from government sources, have been formally requested by Greenpeace. This demonstration coincided with a critical two-week meeting at the 28th International Seabed Authority in Jamaica, where global policymakers have the opportunity to create comprehensive legislation surrounding deep-sea mining. The protest is especially poignant following a landmark ruling in October from New Zealand’s Supreme Court, which effectively blocked seabed mining activities off the coast of South Taranaki. For more details, including a visual of the protest, visit: https://www.mining-technology.com/news/activists-swim-infront-of-deepsea-mining-ship/