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UN adopts world’s first treaty to protect high seas biodiversity

Tourists stand in front of huts that form part of the Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort where a turtle digs for food amongst the coral in the island's lagoon, north-east of the town of Bundaberg in Queensland, Australia, on 9th June, 2015.

New York City, US Reuters The UN has adopted the world’s first treaty to protect the high seas and preserve marine biodiversity in international waters, marking a milestone after nearly 20 years of effort, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced Monday. Tourists stand in front of huts that form part of the Lady Elliot Island Eco […]