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World’s First Treaty to Protect the High Seas Becomes Law
Sachi Kitajima Mulkey, New York Times
An international agreement to safeguard marine life is now in effect. Known as the High Seas Treaty, it represents the first time that international waters, which lie outside of any country’s jurisdiction and cover nearly half the globe, can be protected.
The United Nations discussed the treaty for more than two decades, and formal negotiations began in 2017. The final text makes it possible for countries to create environmentally protected zones in international waters and includes requirements for new ocean industries.
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(Non-paywall – Reuters).