The High Seas Treaty: the agreement on biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction
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Contributor(s): Dr Siva Thambisetty | The ocean is under threat. Overfishing, pollution and man-made climate change are endangering vital life, where the majority of the ocean's biodiversity has remained ungoverned. The United Nations has been working to form a legal framework for the protection of marine biodiversity and the fair sharing of its resources. Dr Siva Thambisetty explains the importance of "The High Seas Treaty" in protecting our oceans and planet.