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Global Ocean Treaty to Enter into Force in January
After Marocco's ratification, the High Seas Treaty, aiming to protect the biodiversity of international waters, will enter into force in January 2024, marking a significant step towards ocean conservation.
Global Ocean Treaty to Enter into Force in January
After Marocco's ratification, the High Seas Treaty, aiming to protect the biodiversity of international waters, will enter into force in January 2024, marking a significant step towards ocean conservation.
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International High Seas Treaty Nears Ratification
With Marocco and Sierra Leone's recent ratification, the UN treaty for high seas protection has reached the 60-ratification threshold, and is expected to come into force in January 2024, covering over two-thirds of the ocean.
International High Seas Treaty Nears Ratification
With Marocco and Sierra Leone's recent ratification, the UN treaty for high seas protection has reached the 60-ratification threshold, and is expected to come into force in January 2024, covering over two-thirds of the ocean.
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High Seas Treaty Enters into Force
After securing 60 ratifications, the High Seas Treaty, officially the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), will enter into force on January 17, 2024, enabling the creation of marine reserves in international waters.
High Seas Treaty Enters into Force
After securing 60 ratifications, the High Seas Treaty, officially the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), will enter into force on January 17, 2024, enabling the creation of marine reserves in international waters.
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Mediterranean Sea Experiences Hottest July on Record, Threatening Marine Biodiversity
The Mediterranean Sea recorded its warmest July ever in 2024, with average surface temperatures reaching 26.7°C, according to Mercator Ocean International; this extreme warming, exceeding long-term averages by at least 1°C in 63% of the basin, significantly threatens marine biodiversity and coastal ...
Mediterranean Sea Experiences Hottest July on Record, Threatening Marine Biodiversity
The Mediterranean Sea recorded its warmest July ever in 2024, with average surface temperatures reaching 26.7°C, according to Mercator Ocean International; this extreme warming, exceeding long-term averages by at least 1°C in 63% of the basin, significantly threatens marine biodiversity and coastal ...
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eDNA Technology Aids in Tracking Endangered Mediterranean White Sharks
Using environmental DNA (eDNA) collected from seawater samples by citizen scientists across 22 Mediterranean countries, the White Shark Chase project is tracking endangered white sharks and other marine species to enhance conservation efforts. The project, which has confirmed white shark presence in...
eDNA Technology Aids in Tracking Endangered Mediterranean White Sharks
Using environmental DNA (eDNA) collected from seawater samples by citizen scientists across 22 Mediterranean countries, the White Shark Chase project is tracking endangered white sharks and other marine species to enhance conservation efforts. The project, which has confirmed white shark presence in...
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British Startup Creates Eco-Friendly Memorial Reefs from Human Ashes
Resting Reef, a British startup, converts human ashes into artificial reefs using aquamation and 3D-printing, mitigating the environmental impact of traditional funerals by restoring marine ecosystems and capturing significant CO2, with plans to launch in Plymouth in 2026.
British Startup Creates Eco-Friendly Memorial Reefs from Human Ashes
Resting Reef, a British startup, converts human ashes into artificial reefs using aquamation and 3D-printing, mitigating the environmental impact of traditional funerals by restoring marine ecosystems and capturing significant CO2, with plans to launch in Plymouth in 2026.
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High Seas Treaty enters into force in January 2024
The High Seas Treaty, aiming to protect marine biodiversity in international waters, will enter into force in January 2024 after Marocco became the 60th country to ratify it.
High Seas Treaty enters into force in January 2024
The High Seas Treaty, aiming to protect marine biodiversity in international waters, will enter into force in January 2024 after Marocco became the 60th country to ratify it.
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High Seas Treaty Achieves Ratification, Protecting Marine Biodiversity
With Morocco's accession, the High Seas Treaty, the first legal framework for protecting biodiversity in international waters, has secured enough ratifications to take effect next year, aiming to address threats like overfishing and deep-sea mining impacting nearly two-thirds of the ocean.
High Seas Treaty Achieves Ratification, Protecting Marine Biodiversity
With Morocco's accession, the High Seas Treaty, the first legal framework for protecting biodiversity in international waters, has secured enough ratifications to take effect next year, aiming to address threats like overfishing and deep-sea mining impacting nearly two-thirds of the ocean.
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High Seas Treaty to Enter into Force in 2026
After achieving the necessary 60 ratifications, the treaty to protect the high seas will enter into force in late January 2026, providing a crucial tool for safeguarding marine ecosystems.
High Seas Treaty to Enter into Force in 2026
After achieving the necessary 60 ratifications, the treaty to protect the high seas will enter into force in late January 2026, providing a crucial tool for safeguarding marine ecosystems.
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Mesophotic Ecosystems of Cyprus Reveal Biodiversity and Human Impact
A UK-funded project conducted the first exploration of mesophotic ecosystems (50-200 meters deep) in Akrotiri and Dhekelia, Cyprus, discovering over 200 species, including several new to Cyprus, but also evidence of human impact such as marine litter and bottom trawling.
Mesophotic Ecosystems of Cyprus Reveal Biodiversity and Human Impact
A UK-funded project conducted the first exploration of mesophotic ecosystems (50-200 meters deep) in Akrotiri and Dhekelia, Cyprus, discovering over 200 species, including several new to Cyprus, but also evidence of human impact such as marine litter and bottom trawling.
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Argentine Expedition Unveils Mar del Plata Canyon's Deep-Sea Biodiversity
An Argentinian scientific expedition, utilizing the ROV SuBastian, explores the Mar del Plata Canyon until August 10th, collecting biological samples, water, sediment, and eDNA up to 3900 meters deep to study biodiversity, surpassing previous methods using trawl nets.
Argentine Expedition Unveils Mar del Plata Canyon's Deep-Sea Biodiversity
An Argentinian scientific expedition, utilizing the ROV SuBastian, explores the Mar del Plata Canyon until August 10th, collecting biological samples, water, sediment, and eDNA up to 3900 meters deep to study biodiversity, surpassing previous methods using trawl nets.
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Ocean Conference Highlights Climate Change, Overfishing, and Plastic Pollution Threats
The UN Ocean Conference in Nice highlights critical threats to the world's oceans: rising temperatures causing coral bleaching and oxygen depletion, overfishing disrupting marine ecosystems, and plastic pollution exceeding fish by 2050, impacting global climate and billions of people depending on th...
Ocean Conference Highlights Climate Change, Overfishing, and Plastic Pollution Threats
The UN Ocean Conference in Nice highlights critical threats to the world's oceans: rising temperatures causing coral bleaching and oxygen depletion, overfishing disrupting marine ecosystems, and plastic pollution exceeding fish by 2050, impacting global climate and billions of people depending on th...
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