‘Historic’ High Seas Treaty comes into force. But is it enough to save our oceans?

The highly anticipated High Seas Treaty has come into force today, marking a “historic milestone” for global ocean conservation.

Covering almost half of the planet’s surface, the High Seas lie beyond national borders and form part of the global commons. Until now, there was no legal framework dedicated to protecting biodiversity in these international waters and ensuring the benefits of their resources were shared fairly among nations.