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The historic High Seas Treaty is almost reality. Here’s what it would mean for ocean conservation
The high seas are set to gain a greater level of protection when a long-sought after treaty finally enters into force. For ...
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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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Bottom trawling bans and the High Seas Treaty: 8 of the biggest announcements from the UN Ocean Conference
Dozens of world leaders and some 15,000 others attended the UN Ocean Conference in France this week, in a bid to accelerate ...
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 ...
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 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 ...