Former Australia PM Scott Morrison has expressed support for the controversial seabed mining plan in the Cook Islands, arguing that Pacific Islands should have the right to extract deep-sea minerals, with the proceeds benefitting their sovereign wealth fund. This statement has stirred further debate as it contrasts with the increasing resistance to seabed mining. Morrison shared these views at Impact Week in Singapore, adding fuel to the ongoing discussions about the environmental impact and ethical considerations surrounding deep-sea mining in the region.