Planet’s health in rising danger, as ocean acidification crosses safety limit
A new annual scientific report on the state of the Earth shows oceans are being harmed by fossil fuel burning and other environmental stresses
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Treaty to protect deep ocean reaches key threshold for entry into force
The High Seas Treaty, now signed into law by 60 countries, is seen as crucial to achieving a global goal of protecting 30% of land and sea ecosystems by 2030
Big fishing nations secure last-minute seat to write rules on deep sea conservation
A treaty to protect the high seas entered into force this week with the backing of over 80 countries including late ratifications by Japan, China and Brazil