Vietnam joins high seas treaty, opening new frontiers for ocean sustainability

Vietnam’s early ratification of the new High Seas Treaty signals a strong national commitment to ocean conservation and multilateral cooperation. Read more here.

How marine mammal social lives can accelerate disease spread

Whales, dolphins and seals are highly social animals known for their intelligence and cooperation. New research shows that these close social bonds, however, can also make marine mammals more vulnerable to infectious diseases, especially as oceans come under increasing anthropogenic pressures. Read more here.

A new treaty comes into force to govern life on the high seas

A new United Nations treaty governing biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction will enter into force on January 17th 2026, creating the first global framework to conserve life on the high seas. Read more here.

High Seas Treaty enters into force: A milestone for ocean conservation

The High Seas Treaty, formally known as the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), enters into force on 17 January 2026. Read more here.

Greenland’s New Vision for Environmental Diplomacy: A SAFE Marine Area for Global Cooperation

While the United States and Denmark continue to find themselves at odds regarding the political fate of Greenland, a novel model of global collaboration has begun to be developed in the wake of the “Ocean Unity” model. The Ocean Alliance Conversation Member has put forth Greenland as the first Certified SAFE Marine Area in the Arctic as part of this innovative move. Read more here.