Pacific nation of Palau first to ratify UN High Seas protection treaty

Palau has become the first nation to ratify the high seas treaty, a legally binding international agreement that seeks to protect and manage ocean areas beyond national jurisdiction. Other countries, including Chile and the Maldives, are engaged in their ratification processes, pushing the treaty closer to becoming international law.

https://news.mongabay.com/2024/01/palau-is-the-first-nation-to-ratify-treaty-to-protect-high-seas/