A new program puts scientists and storytellers aboard Sea Dragon to connect adventure sailing with ocean conservation. The ...

The global ocean heat content increased yet again in 2025, further raising the risk of catastrophic storms, sea-level rise, ...

The High Seas Treaty is the world’s first legally binding international agreement to safeguard marine life beyond national borders.

Nearly 200 countries have agreed to a legally-binding treaty to protect marine life in international waters, which cover around half of the planet's surface, but have long been essentially lawless.

The world’s first legally binding agreement to protect marine life in international waters takes effect Saturday ...

Marine conservationist Callum Roberts explains the significance of the new high seas treaty, and the grey areas it still ...

Deep-sea nodules are a source of critical metals. Mining for them could harm ecosystems. Deep-sea nodules are a source of critical metals. Mining for them could harm ecosystems.The National ...

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The entrance of the High Seas Treaty into international law on 17 January is a historic moment, many years in the making.

Seattle — The first treaty to protect marine diversity in international waters will come into force early next year after Morocco became the 60th nation to ratify the agreement Friday. The high seas ...

Worldwide, millions of people live in river deltas that are sinking faster than sea levels are rising, research suggests.

Seattle and Western Washington are inseparable from the ocean. Maybe you fish or forage from it, kayak or sail on it, surf its swells, hike and camp along its coast, or simply enjoy the sight of the ...