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The historic High Seas Treaty is almost reality. Here’s what it would mean for ocean conservation
After 20 years of intense debate, the world looks set to have a treaty protecting marine life out beyond national waters.
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More Countries Agree to Protect the ‘High Seas’ in a Step Toward Wider Ocean Conservation
The High Seas Treaty, which would allow nations to create marine protected areas in international waters, is now expected to ...
High Seas Treaty gains momentum as 18 new countries pledge support
A wave of new ratifications during the U.N. Ocean Conference in France has brought the High Seas Treaty closer to the ...
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UN Ocean Summit Brings High Seas Treaty Closer to Fruition
The UN Ocean Summit has come to a close, but not before making significant headway on protecting the world’s oceans. Almost ...
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Is the tide turning for ocean protection? UN conference ends with record attendance and momentum for high seas treaty
A record number of world leaders gathered in Nice to chart a path forward on ocean protection, with growing support for the ...
What is the high seas treaty?
The high seas treaty could be law by the end of the year, affording protection to marine life in the vast swathes of ocean ...
Macron says High Seas Treaty could take effect from January after surge in support at ocean summit
The High Seas Treaty, adopted in 2023, would allow countries to establish marine protected areas in international waters.
What is the High Seas Treaty to protect world oceans?
Signed in 2023, it provides a legal framework for creating marine protected areas on the "high seas", Read more at ...
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High Seas Treaty gains momentum as 18 new countries pledge support
Eighteen countries ratified the High Seas Treaty on Monday, bringing the total to 49 — just 11 short of the 60 needed for the ocean agreement to enter into force. The surge in support ...