World-first pact aims to protect 10 million species from threats such as climate change, overfishing and deep-sea mining.
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A landmark United Nations treaty protecting marine diversity in international waters is due to enter into force, after 81 governments agreed to include it in their national laws.
In total, 148 countries, representing more than three-quarters of all UN member states, have signed on to the High Seas Treaty since it was adopted in June 2023.










