Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority
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Research Priority 2

learning more about the water column

research priority 2

Investigating the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of the water column for better understanding.


At SBMA we’re building a strong foundation of knowledge about our ocean — not just the seafloor, but everything in between.

Through licensed exploration and marine scientific research, we’re learning more about the water column — the space between the ocean surface and the seabed.

As we continue to build on our knowledge we will publish reports below.

Report on the Analysis of recently collected temperature-salinity profiles in Cook Islands oceanic waters