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The United Nations Ocean Conference took place this week in France. Ratification of the High Seas Treaty was a primary focus of the summit. 

What is the Treaty’s goal? 
~ Protect international waters by establishing marine protected areas. 
~ The target for the “30X30” pledge is to conserve 30% of land and sea by 2030. (Currently, less than 3% of the ocean is protected from harmful activities.)

How is it going?
~ As of yesterday, the High Seas Treaty has not yet been ratified by the required number of Member States, but significant progress has been made towards the 60 needed for the Treaty to enter into force.
~ Click the link in our bio to read the full recap of pledges that were made.

“We’re one step closer to embracing the importance of the High Seas, and to achieving the 30×30 objectives. Progress made at UNOC3 this week represents hope and momentum towards our shared goals..” - Christopher Chin, Executive Director at Coare

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What is Coare? The international leader in ocean conservation that develops trusted and effective solutions for existential threats to the ocean.

What Does Coare Do? With 18 years of environmental policy expertise and influence, our diplomacy, wisdom, and integrity deliver results that ignite global alignment and enforcement. We advance systemic change by fostering inclusivity and open dialogue with humility and collaboration.

What Does Ocean Diplomacy Mean? As a trusted policy leader at the United Nations, Coare authors environmental policies to halt plastic pollution, protect sharks, and establish marine conservation areas.

What’s Your Role in the Dive Community? Our Green Divers for Blue Oceans® Program elevates environmental diving practices for long term sustainability.

Join Us! We’d love to get to know you. With your support we can–and will–lead the way toward effective ocean conservation that delivers impactful results we need now.