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High Seas Treaty comes into force, allowing protection of international waters — Static01.nyt.com

High Seas Treaty comes into force, allowing protection of international waters

An international agreement known as the High Seas Treaty has come into effect, marking the first time that international waters outside any country’s jurisdiction can be formally protected. The treaty covers waters that the article says lie outside national jurisdiction and cover nearly half the globe; the high seas

Norway tightens control over Svalbard amid diplomatic objections — Static01.nyt.com

Norway tightens control over Svalbard amid diplomatic objections

Norway has moved to more firmly assert sovereignty over the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, tightening rules on voting, land sales and foreign researchers and extending claims over surrounding seabed, measures that officials say are meant to safeguard its territory. The steps come against the backdrop of a century‑old treaty

U.S. begins formal review of seabed mining application in international waters — Static01.nyt.com

U.S. begins formal review of seabed mining application in international waters

The federal government said it had received an application from the Metals Company to explore seabed mining in international waters, marking the first formal step in the administration’s effort to encourage the controversial industry. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration posted the company’s applications for public comment and