It has been hailed as a diplomatic triumph, but some worry it could become a vehicle to increase China’s influence over the high seas ...

NEW YORK, New York, September 20, 2025 (ENS) – The High Seas Treaty has reached the 60 state ratifications needed to trigger its entry into force. Four new governments this week ratified the legally ...

Martin Schram had one thing right in last week's column, "Law of the Sea Treaty Needs Attention." The treaty does need attention, but his assertion is baseless that the treaty is beneficial. Schram's ...

The EU ratified the UN Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) on Wednesday, joining a global effort to protect the ocean, curb environmental damage, tackle climate change, and preserve ...

NICE – 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, ...

Macron says ratification on track for January start High Seas Treaty needs 60 ratifications to take effect UN's Guterres warns of threats to ocean ecosystems US not ratifying treaty, not bound by it ...

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 ...

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 ...