A historic and wide-ranging global treaty that was heavily influenced by Oregon State University research took effect Jan. 17. The "High Seas Treaty," also known as the Biodiversity Beyond National ...

The High Seas Treaty took effect Jan. 17, creating the first global framework to protect and manage the vast waters beyond national borders that cover more than 40 percent of the planet. Humanity is ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The world’s first legally binding agreement to protect marine life in international waters took effect last ...

On January 17, 2026, the international community marked a historic milestone for the global ocean with the entry into force of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. The High Seas Treaty could benefit oceanic whitetip sharks significantly by creating marine ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. After decades of work, the High Seas Treaty has become international law today, marking a ...

The world’s first legally binding agreement to protect marine life in international waters took effect Saturday, marking a historic moment for ocean conservation after nearly two decades of ...