x     The High Seas Treaty, also known as the Global Ocean Treaty, enters into force on Saturday, marking “a historic achievement in ocean protection” and the start of a new phase in global ocean governance, EFE reported. Formally known as the BBNJ Agreement, the treaty creates the first legally binding framework to safeguard marine biodiversity in international waters, which cover nearly 50% of the planet’s surface. Ratified by 82 countries, it becomes international law and aims to ensure the