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A groundbreaking global ocean treaty just took effect, and Ghana is turning it into a blueprint for economic growth while protecting marine life. The West African nation's new ocean plan could create thousands of jobs and safeguard the sea for generations.
After 20 years of negotiations, a groundbreaking treaty to protect ocean life in international waters officially took effect this month. The agreement creates the first-ever framework to safeguard biodiversity across the vast stretches of ocean beyond any country's borders.
After 20 years of negotiations, a groundbreaking treaty is protecting two-thirds of the ocean that belongs to no single country. The agreement gives developing nations a fair share of ocean resources while creating the first legal framework to safeguard nearly half of Earth's surface.
Egypt is preparing to test the first section of a massive high-speed electric rail network that will eventually stretch 2,250 km across the country. The initial 660-km line will connect the Red Sea to the Mediterranean, creating what officials call a "new Suez Canal on rails."
After nearly 20 years of negotiations, the world's first legally binding treaty to protect ocean life in international waters just became law. The High Seas Treaty now governs two-thirds of the planet's oceans, opening the door for countries to create vast new marine sanctuaries.
A groundbreaking international treaty now safeguards migratory sharks and rays as they travel across the high seas, closing a dangerous protection gap. The agreement creates a pathway to establish marine protected areas in international waters where two-thirds of the ocean previously lacked comprehensive protection.
After years of negotiation, a groundbreaking UN treaty protecting life in the open ocean officially became law this January. The agreement covers more than 40% of our planet's surface and marks the first time the world has united to safeguard the high seas.
A kindergartner's dream came true, and now Jessica Fujii studies how California's 3,000 sea otters are keeping coastal ecosystems healthy enough to withstand climate change. By munching through a quarter of their body weight daily in sea urchins and crabs, these furry predators are preserving kelp forests that protect shorelines from warming oceans and stronger storms.
Religious communities from every major faith just scored a massive environmental victory. After years of united advocacy, they helped push through the High Seas Treaty, now protecting vast stretches of ocean that belong to no single nation.
A rare sea turtle who lost a limb to a shark attack just returned to the ocean with a high-tech tracker, helping scientists prove amputee turtles can thrive in the wild. Her survival could help save one of Earth's rarest sea turtle species.
Utah high school athletes are proving that hard work, dedication, and teamwork create champions both on and off the field. From swimming to wrestling to basketball, these six student athletes are leading their teams to victory while inspiring their communities.
A remotely operated vehicle deployed a protest sign 7,500 feet below the ocean surface to defend newly discovered species near hydrothermal vents. The world's deepest banner protest celebrates new protections that just halted deep-sea mining in fragile Arctic waters.
A government scientist who stayed at sea to complete a critical mission instead of rushing to a new job has won his promotion after a court ruled he shouldn't be punished for doing his duty. The Allahabad High Court slammed bureaucrats for blocking his career over a 39-day shortfall.
A South Carolina high school wrestling team made history by winning their first state championship in a nail-biting 34-31 victory. The dramatic win came down to the final match, with Clover High defeating the team that had beaten them earlier in the season.
Tech giant Sea is launching an AI Centre of Excellence in Singapore, creating at least 100 high-skilled jobs in research and engineering over the next three years. The center will develop cutting-edge AI models and help strengthen Singapore's position as a global AI hub.
Fifteen West African nations are creating one of the world's first protected ocean zones beyond any country's borders. The proposed sanctuary would safeguard a biodiversity hotspot supporting 300 million people.
Most men fall short of the recommended 38 grams of daily fiber, missing out on major gut and heart health benefits. These five delicious recipes pack both protein and fiber into meals that actually keep you full.
While rising seas threaten coastlines worldwide, Greenland faces the opposite problem. Scientists predict the island's sea levels could drop up to 2.5 meters by 2100, creating unexpected challenges for coastal communities.
Scientists exploring the Caribbean seafloor stumbled upon 35 sea urchins gathered for what appears to be a rare mating event, and every single one was wearing a "hat" made of ocean debris. The delightful discovery reveals just how much mystery still exists in our ocean's depths.
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A rare Kemp's ridley sea turtle named Rhossi received advanced medical imaging at Houston Zoo, showing how modern technology helps save endangered species. The scan helps veterinarians diagnose and treat one of the world's most threatened sea creatures.
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