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Vanuatu discusses concerns over marine research ship with New Zealand and New Caledonia

The Vanuatu Government says the issue will also be raised with the UN.

In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office says a marine scientific research exhibition is currently being undertaking in Vanuatu waters without prior consent of the Vanuatu Government.

The marine scientific Team is led by the Auckland Museum and comprises various scientists from New Zealand and Australia.