Much of the ocean lies beyond national jurisdiction. These high seas are home to migratory whales, sharks, tuna, seabirds, deep-sea species, and ecosystems that cross political boundaries constantly.

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 ...

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