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UK to Ratify High Seas Treaty by 2025

6/13/2025

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The UK Government is set to ratify the High Seas Treaty by the end of 2025, paving the way for Marine Protected Areas in international waters. Marine Minister Emma Hardy emphasized the treaty's promise to safeguard marine life, even as concerns linger about enforcement and the ongoing threats to our oceans.

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The UK Government is set to ratify the High Seas Treaty by the end of 2025, paving the way for Marine Protected Areas in international waters. Marine Minister Emma Hardy emphasized the treaty's promise to safeguard marine life, even as concerns linger about enforcement and the ongoing threats to our oceans.