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What is the high seas treaty? (phys.org)

submitted 3 days ago by solo@piefed.social to c/environment@beehaw.org

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The high seas treaty could become law by the end of the year, affording protection to marine life in the vast swaths of ocean that belong to no one.

The treaty was adopted by UN member states in June 2023. It has been ratified by 31 nations plus the European Union, and comes into force 120 days after its 60th ratification.

But at the UN Ocean Conference this week, hosts France said around 50 countries have ratified the pact, bringing it within reach of enactment. [...]

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[–] Powderhorn@beehaw.org 1 points 2 days ago

And here I figured this was about The Pirate Bay.