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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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
Landmark treaty to protect the high seas now 'inches away' from 60 signatures for ratification
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres urged world leaders to ratify the treaty, warning that fishing, plastic pollution and ...
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High Seas Treaty Gains Momentum With 18 New Countries Pledging Support: What It Is and Why It’s Needed | Explained
Eighteen new countries have ratified the High Seas Treaty, bringing total support to 49—just 11 short of the 60 needed for ...
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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 ...