The agreement on marine biodiversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction, also known as the high seas treaty, was reached in 2023 with much fanfare in marine conservation circles, partly because it sets up a system for establishing marine protected areas (MPAs) in international waters.
On Sept. 19, Morocco became the 60th country to ratify the deal, which means it will become binding international law in January 2026.
by Edward Carver
https://news.mongabay.com/2025/09/super-big-deal-high-seas-treaty-reaches-enough-ratifications-to-become-law/
