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The high seas are open to all states, whether coastal or land-locked.

Marine biodiversity is internationally important.

Well-capitalized fishing fleets are destroying ecologically-rich frontiers.

The ocean depths are one of the last frontiers on the planet.

Some cold-water corals are 5,000 years old or more.

Building a strong common voice and constituency for high seas conservation.

The world's high seas cover half of our planet.

The ocean supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems.

The majority of deep sea species have yet to be discovered.

Protect, conserve, and restore marine ecosystem health and biodiversity.

Destructive fishing practices must be phased out.

Conservation groups call for international action to protect biodiversity on the high seas

This week at the United Nations in New York, countries from around the world will convene around the subject of protecting marine diversity on the high seas. As part of the work of the ‘The Ad Hoc open-ended informal working group to study issues relating to the conservation and sustainable use of marine Biodiversity Beyond areas of National Jurisdiction.’ – a long name shortened to BBNJ – intersessional workshops are being held to bring together experts and State representatives.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 15:03

Scientific Concern for the High Seas

In 2012, scientists from around the world sent messages of concern to the Rio+20 Sustainable Development Summit in support of action to protect the high seas. Watch this High Seas Alliance compilation film of these messages which outline why the high seas need vital protection and what needs to change.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 14:49