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EU and Iceland Unite to Safeguard North-East Atlantic Ecosystems

7/16/2025

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The EU and Iceland have forged a powerful partnership, signing a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at protecting the North-East Atlantic's marine ecosystems. This landmark agreement not only tackles quota allocations but also fosters collaborative research on ocean health, emphasizing the urgent need to ratify the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction treaty to safeguard marine biodiversity.

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The EU and Iceland have forged a powerful partnership, signing a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at protecting the North-East Atlantic's marine ecosystems. This landmark agreement not only tackles quota allocations but also fosters collaborative research on ocean health, emphasizing the urgent need to ratify the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction treaty to safeguard marine biodiversity.