'Glimmer of hope' for marine life at UN Ocean conference
Summary
Nearly 200 countries met in Nice, France, for the UN Ocean Conference to address ocean issues like plastic pollution and illegal fishing. A main goal was to ratify the High Seas Treaty, aimed at protecting 30% of the ocean. Fifty countries have ratified the treaty, with more promising to do so by the year's end.Key Facts
- The UN Ocean Conference took place in Nice, France.
- The conference aimed to address ocean threats, including plastic pollution and climate change.
- The High Seas Treaty needs 60 countries to ratify it to protect 30% of the ocean.
- Fifty countries have ratified the treaty, with more expected to ratify by the end of 2023.
- Sir David Attenborough highlighted the importance of protecting the oceans.
- The treaty's quick ratification shows strong global support for ocean protection.
- Major countries like the US and China have signed but not yet ratified the treaty.
- The conference also encouraged countries to put more of their own waters into marine protected areas.
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