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Theyre trying to agree on a treaty that would protect large swathes of it from over—fishing and other forms of exploitation. the un high seas treaty has been through ten years of negotiations but has yet to be signed. and a deal is needed urgently. two—thirds of the planets oceans are considered international waters or high seas. which means any country has the right to fish, sail or carry out research there. only one point 2% of these high seas are protected. under the treaty — 30% of all...