The Marine Biological Association has welcomed the UK’s ratification of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, a landmark international agreement designed to strengthen the protection of marine biodiversity across areas beyond national jurisdiction, which cover nearly two-thirds of the global ocean.
The Marine Biological Association (MBA) welcomes the news that the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement has now become UK law, having received Royal Assent. This marks the completion of the UK legislative process required to ratify and implement the landmark High Seas Treaty.
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The Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom is a registered charity in England and Wales (1155893), and is a company limited by Royal Charter (RC000865). The Marine Biological Association conducts, promotes and supports scientific research into all aspects of life in the sea.