UN states finally strike deal to protect high seas

Vast parts of the world’s oceans are still the Wild West when it comes to conservation. But that might be about to change.

After five rounds of protracted UN-led negotiations, negotiators from over 100 countries have agreed on a legally binding agreement to protect the high seas.

The treaty aims to conserve and ensure the sustainable use of ocean biodiversity, a move that has been welcomed by environmental groups who believe it will help reverse marine biodiversity losses and promote…