The Ocean’s Biggest Win in Decades: The High Seas Treaty, Explained

What is the High Seas Treaty, and why is it being called one of the biggest ocean conservation wins in decades? In this beginner-friendly episode of This Is Marine Conservation, I break down the High Seas Treaty (also known as the UN agreement on biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction) and explain what it means for the future of the ocean.

You’ll learn what the high seas are, why they’ve been so difficult to protect, how this treaty makes large-scale marine protected areas possible, and why protecting the high seas matters to everyone, even if you live far from the coast. I also explain what treaty ratification means, when the agreement became legally binding, what happens next, and how you can take action to support high seas protection.

Episode Show Notes

Learn more about the United Nations BBNJ Agreement

Send a message to your country's government urging them to ratify the High Seas Treaty (takes literally 2 minutes!)

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