Activists question treaty power to protect high seas

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 21, 2026
After years of international negotiation and diplomacy, the High Seas Treaty has come into force in January 2026, with 61 states ratifying the agreement to protect international waters and marine life. The milestone has renewed debate over whether international law can meaningfully safeguard the ocean without robust enforcement and complementary direct action. In a new book titled The Only