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The High Seas Treaty is a go - Catherine - 09-21-2025
The High Seas Treaty was proposed in 2023 to protect at least 1/3 of the world's oceans. For it to come into effect at least 60 countries had to sign.
Morocco just became the 60th country to sign the treaty.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq5j87114deo
This is a major step in environmental protection. International waters can be designated as Marine Protection areas.
The oceans have been over fished and heavily polluted. This gives us a chance to reverse the damage.
The oceans produce 80% of the air we breath. We need to do this if we are to survive.