Tiny Pacific islands say climate change threatens survivalSource: terradaily.com
"It is very, very serious because if we don't do something now, we are gone. That's for sure," said the Premier of Niue, Young Vivian. "There's no two ways about it and we are scared."
The highest points on some of the atoll nations are often only a few metres above sea level.

Survivor Cook Islands Summary
This is a brief summary of Survivor Cook Islands to prepare viewers for the finale this Sunday night, Dec. 17, 2006 8:00 pm ET.
First success for whale projectSource: BBC News
A humpback whale is satellite tagged for the first time in the waters of the South Pacific - to learn about its movements.

"I Can Forgive Her But I Don't Have to Because She Screwed with My Chickens"
The show started with the four tribes given a short time to grab supplies from a sail boat before paddling their rafts to their respective beaches.
SurvivorSource: cbs.com
WIll you watch Survivor tonight?
Tribes for Next Survivor Season To Be Based on RaceSource: eonline.com
Jeff Probst popped in on The Early Show Wednesday morning, confirming the reports that the 20 castaways for Survivor: Cook Islands will be grouped by race, with competitors divided into four tribes consisting of whites, blacks, Asians and Hispanics.
Survivor: Cook Islands Audition Tape Already on YouTubeSource: YouTube
Nearly 3 hours after CBS announced the contestants of Survivor: Cook Isalnds, the audition tape for Asian-American Tribal member Jenny Guzon-Bae has been posted on YouTube.
Watch Survivor: Cook Islands! Thursdays on CBS at 7PM CST starting September 14!