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High Seas Alliance @highseasalliance.bsky.social · 18h

Today we celebrate #WorldOctopusDay with our #RaceForRatification campaign mascot, Octavia! 🐙

Octavia is a reminder of why ratification and implementation of the #HighSeasTreaty is an important step forward in protecting our ocean and the marine life that relies on it.

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High Seas Alliance @highseasalliance.bsky.social · 2d

Last month, history for the High Seas was made.

🎥 French Ambassador for the Poles and the Oceans, Olivier Poivre D'Arvor, shared why this milestone proves the power of global cooperation.

#60ToGlobal

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High Seas Alliance @highseasalliance.bsky.social · 8d

🐙 After #UNGA80, we say goodbye to Octavia's tentacles that have travelled the world to raise awareness of the importance of a swift ratification and implementation of the High Seas Treaty.

But worry not, Octavia, our #RaceForRatification mascot, will be back soon.

Beachfront decorated with red and pink inflatable tentacles, lounge chairs, and a clear view of the ocean and distant hills.

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Ocean Conservancy @oceanconservancy.org · 15d

HUGE news: The High Seas Treaty has been ratified and will go into effect next year. This is a historic win for our ocean and planet! 🎉

So, what does this mean? 🤔 ⤵️

Nations ratify the world's first treaty to protect international waters

The first treaty to protect marine diversity in international waters will come into force early next year after being ratified by the 60th nation, Morocco.

apnews.com

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 18d

History made for the ocean: #BBNJ Agreement enters into force, protecting high seas & deep seabed, safeguarding life under water.

“Our ocean is the foundation of our very existence. Today we took an important step forward to save our ocean, & to save our future” - ED @ingerandersen.bsky.social

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Climate, Ecology, War & More by Dr. Glen Barry, BigEarthData.ai @bigearthdata.bsky.social · 14d

High Seas Alliance applauds Global Leaders' swift action to bring High Seas Treaty to life
->Eco News | More from BigEarthData.ai

High Seas Alliance applauds Global Leaders' swift action to bring High Seas Treaty to life

Sigourney Weaver, President Macron, and world leaders celebrate historic milestone in New York, calling for more nations to join and secure lasting protection for half the planet. Just four days after the historic milestone of the 60th ratification of the...

econews.com.au

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Communications INC @commsinc.bsky.social · 13d

🌊 Proud team moment: the #HighSeasTreaty has reached 60+ ratifications, triggering entry into force.

The first legally binding agreement to protect biodiversity in the High Seas is becoming reality.

Now the work continues: from 60 → global ratification.

#BBNJ #OceanComms

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Sciaena @sciaena-ngo.bsky.social · 19d

🌊 Histórico para o oceano!

O #HighSeasTreaty atingiu as 60 ratificações e entra oficialmente em vigor daqui a 120 dias! 🐠
Este é um passo gigante para proteger o oceano, mas a verdadeira missão continua: todos os países devem juntar-se a esta causa global🌍#60ToGlobal

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OneOcean Flotilla @oceanflotilla.bsky.social · 19d

🎉 Celebrating a historical milestone! 60 countries have said YES to protecting the High Seas! Now the #HighSeasTreaty can enter into force.🌍🌊

Congratulations to our member @highseasalliance.bsky.social, which worked tirelessly to achieve this great goal for our ocean!

#60ToGlobal

Graphic celebrating the achievement of 60 ratifications for the High Seas Treaty, featuring a gauge with a needle at 60 and text exclaiming 'WE DID IT!' The hashtag #RaceForRatification is also included.

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Turtle Island Restoration Network @turtleisland-org.bsky.social · 19d

A historic milestone for ocean governance: Sri Lanka, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Sierra Leone & Morocco ratify the #HighSeasTreaty, to reach 60 and will enter into force January 2026 - ushering in a new era of cooperation to safeguard nearly two-thirds of our ocean! @highseasalliance.bsky.social

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BirdLife International @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social · 18d

🌊 A historic day for our oceans! 🌍

With 60 ratifications, the High Seas Treaty will now come into force – a milestone for global ocean conservation.

Let’s keep building momentum and turn 60 into global! #60toGlobal

Discover more 👉 highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratif... @highseasalliance.bsky.social

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OceanCare @oceancare.bsky.social · 18d

🌊 A Historic Moment for the Ocean.The #BBNJAgreement has officially reached the critical threshold of 60 ratifications, triggering the 120-day countdown to its entry into force, a once-in-a-generation achievement for global #ocean governance.

@highseasalliance.bsky.social

#HighSeasTreaty

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High Seas Alliance @highseasalliance.bsky.social · 13d

And they just keep coming! Since the historical milestone, Kyrgyzstan🇰🇬, Mexico🇲🇽, Gabon🇬🇦, the Philippines🇵🇭, Kenya🇰🇪, Ireland🇮🇪, Lao People’s Democratic Republic🇱🇦, Madagascar🇲🇬, Djibouti and The Gambia🇬🇲 have ratified the #HighSeasTreaty! 🎉 #60toGlobal

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High Seas Alliance @highseasalliance.bsky.social · 13d

But this is just the start. To truly protect nearly half our planet, we need every country on board. Let’s keep the momentum going: from #60toGlobal!

highseasalliance.org/2025/09/19/h...

HISTORIC MILESTONE FOR GLOBAL OCEAN PROTECTION: 60th ratification triggers entry into force of High Seas Treaty - High Seas Alliance

19 September 2025. Following the deposit of ratification instruments by four new countries this week at the United Nations–Sri Lanka, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sierra Leone and Morocco- the High...

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High Seas Alliance @highseasalliance.bsky.social · 13d

Last Friday we officially reached 60 ratifications of the #HighSeasTreaty, the number needed for this landmark Agreement to enter into force. 🌍💙

Huge thanks to everyone who helped make this possible, from governments to civil society, advocates, scientists, Indigenous Peoples, youth, and more.

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Alex Papadopoulos @egeasri.bsky.social · 14d

🌊 A huge win for our oceans: the High Seas Treaty protects marine life beyond borders 🌐🐠. From curbing overfishing to stopping deep-sea mining, this treaty is a global game-changer.

#HighSeasTreaty #ClimateAction #ESG #ImpactInvesting #EGEASRI
theprogressplaybook.com/2025/09/23/w...

Why the global high seas treaty is a 'major win' for conservation efforts

Overfishing, deep sea mining, climate change, pollution and isolationism are increasing threats to international water ecosystems.

theprogressplaybook.com

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High Seas Alliance @highseasalliance.bsky.social · 19d

If you are in Zambia🇿🇲, don't miss the screening of Sir David Attenborough's OCEAN, followed by a panel discussion, organised by one of our High Seas Youth Ambassadors.

Register here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3JS0zM0

@minderoo.bsky.social

Promotional poster for 'The Ocean' movie screening with David Attenborough. Event on September 24 at Alliance Française de Lusaka, featuring a photo of a seal on a rock. Free entry and refreshments provided.

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High Seas Alliance @highseasalliance.bsky.social · 19d

Due diligence should guide High Seas #MPAs under the #BBNJ Agreement.

The author, Sophia Kopela, suggests using the best science, acting quickly and cooperating across bodies to set and enforce protections, with capacity-building support for developing countries.

Due Diligence and the Establishment of Area-Based Management Tools Including Marine Protected Areas in the BBNJ Agreement

This article examines how the concept of due diligence can contribute to the effective implementation of Part III of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diver...

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High Seas Alliance @highseasalliance.bsky.social · 20d

🌊 What will the #HighSeasTreaty do for our ocean once it enters into force?

Find out about the legal tools to protect biodiversity and keep the ocean resilient. buff.ly/uDaeAUf

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High Seas Alliance @highseasalliance.bsky.social · 22d

The protection guaranteed by the #HighSeasTreaty should be applied to some unclaimed Mediterranean areas, which would fall into the beyond national jurisdiction category and therefore in the BBNJ Agreement's scope.

Read Camille Loth & Giuseppe Di Carlo's opinion on @mongabay.com ⬇️

Why the BBNJ treaty on marine biodiversity matters more in the Mediterranean (commentary)

In June 2023, after nearly two decades of negotiations, the international community adopted the “Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and…

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High Seas Alliance @highseasalliance.bsky.social · 27d

How can the #HighSeasTreaty help enable the protection of nearly half of our planet?

Discover how we can protect it for future generations: buff.ly/mQVvEgX #RaceForRatification

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High Seas Alliance @highseasalliance.bsky.social · 28d

If you are in Zambia🇿🇲, don't miss the screening of Sir David Attenborough's OCEAN, followed by a panel discussion, organised by one of our High Seas Youth Ambassadors.

Register here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3JS0zM0

@minderoo.bsky.social

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High Seas Alliance @highseasalliance.bsky.social · 29d

Congratulations to Cambodia🇰🇭 for officially ratifying the #BBNJ Agreement, taking us closer to the goal of 60 ratifications needed for the Treaty to enter into force.

Follow progress and urge more nations to join the #RaceForRatification. https://highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratification/

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High Seas Alliance @highseasalliance.bsky.social · Sep 8

Congratulations to Grenada🇬🇩 for officially ratifying the #BBNJ Treaty.

We are now closer to the goal of 60 ratifications needed for the Treaty to enter into force.

Follow progress and urge more nations to join the #RaceForRatification. https://highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratification/

Infographic titled 'High Seas Treaty Ratification Tracker', showing a map highlighted with Grenada's flag, marking its participation in the #RaceForRatification. The image includes logos of High Seas Alliance, and text stating 55 ratifications and 142 signatures including the EU.

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High Seas Alliance @highseasalliance.bsky.social · Sep 8

The High Seas and the UN General Assembly have something in common.

Two years ago, the Treaty opened for signatures at #UNGA78.
This year, #UNGA80 could mark the historic milestone of 60 ratifications of the #BBNJ Agreement, bringing it into force.

Will history be made again?

Photograph of an assembly hall with a banner reading 'Save the ocean. Ratify the High Seas Treaty now.' An illustrated octopus is prominently depicted in the foreground.

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