Jon Corsiglia🌊 New High Seas Treaty is in effect, creating first legal framework to protect biodiversity in international waters that cover two thirds of our oceans. It enables marine protected areas, science cooperation and sustainable use — a big leap for climate and marine resilience. https://www.sciencealert.com/a-landmark-high-seas-treaty-has-arrived-heres-why-its-a-big-deal
A Landmark 'High Seas Treaty' Has Arrived. Here's Why It's a Big Deal.
The United Nations Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement (BBNJA) – nicknamed the 'High Seas Treaty' – comes into force on January 17, a massive milestone in efforts to conserve marine life in international waters.