MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday said China’s implementation of the United Nations High Seas Treaty would not “diminish nor forfeit” the Philippines’ maritime zones in the ...

The Mediterranean Sea covers less than 1% of the world’s ocean surface, yet hosts more than 18% of its known marine species, while being beset by unresolved maritime boundaries plus growing pressure ...

Ratifying the High Seas Treaty (BBNJ) seems like a no-brainer for a maritime nation like Malaysia. With coastlines on both ...

On 17 January 2026, a historic turning point for our blue planet was marked. The High Seas Treaty (HST), formally known as The Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological ...

The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) agreement—often known as the High Seas Treaty—came into force in January 2026 following almost two decades of negotiations. Its key objectives are ...

Marine scientists are documenting ocean biodiversity in a research museum. They hope this process prepares the Philippines to join in the conservation and utilization of the ocean common.

The agreement on marine biodiversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction, also known as the high seas treaty, was reached in 2023 with much fanfare in marine conservation circles, partly because it ...

During a summer break, The Interpreter will feature selected articles each day from throughout the past year. Normal publishing will resume 15 January, 2024. This article first appeared on 15 March, ...