To Protect Vast Expanses of Ocean Beyond All National Boundaries, 60 Nations Must Ratify the Treaty of the High Seas

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By By Teresa TomassoniNov 16, 2024, 5:05 am299 ptsTop
After the treaty was adopted last year by the United Nations, more than 100 countries have signified their intent to ratify it, but so far only 14 countries have. Only around 8 percent of the oceans are currently considered protected. By Teresa Tomassoni For the Indigenous Rapa Nui people who live on Easter…

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