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topic Environment • www.newscientist.com • Jan 17, 2026 00:01

First treaty to protect the high seas comes into force

First treaty to protect the high seas comes into force
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Why This Matters

Stories like this show real progress in protecting our planet and fighting climate change, giving us hope for a sustainable future.
A United Nations agreement for the “conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity” in the open oceans has now taken effect
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