United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas. The accord represents a turning point for vast stretches of the planet.
WASHINGTON -- For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas - representing a turning point for vast stretches of the planet where conservation has previously been hampered by a confusing patchwork of laws.
"We only really have two major global commons — the atmosphere and the oceans," said Georgetown marine biologist Rebecca Helm. While the oceans may draw less attention,"protecting this half of earth's surface is absolutely critical to the health of our planet." Treaty negotiations initially were anticipated to conclude Friday, but stretched through the night and deep into Saturday. The crafting of the treaty, which at times looked in jeopardy, represents"a historic and overwhelming success for international marine protection," said Steffi Lemke, Germany's environment minister.
"It means all activities planned for the high seas need to be looked at, though not all will go through a full assessment," said Jessica Battle, an oceans governance expert at the Worldwide Fund for Nature.
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