Covering nearly half the planet’s surface, the high seas are teeming with life, from megafauna such as whales, sharks, turtles and tuna to phytoplankton and krill to deep-sea corals that have grown for centuries in darkness. These waters fuel global fisheries, regulate climate and anchor intricate food webs that reach every coastline. Now, for the … Read more
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Research from Pew marine fellows is a critical resource for helping to protect large ocean species and can offer invaluable input as a network of high seas marine protected areas (MPAs) nears reality. In September 2025, the United Nations General Assembly passed the high seas treaty, which sets rules to ensure the conservation and … Read more