High Seas Alliance

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The High Seas Alliance is a partnership of organizations aimed at building a strong common voice and constituency for the conservation of the High Seas. highseasalliance.org

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High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· 23d

The #HighSeasTreaty and #PlasticsTreaty are deeply interconnected to solve the "triple planetary crisis: - They address crises that cannot be solved by a single nation - They both can address destructive human activities which threaten our ocean. This #PlasticFreeJuly, let's protect our ocean! 🌊

High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· 27d

🗞️ Have you read the latest edition of our newsletter? Next issue coming 🔜 Don’t miss out! Subscribe to receive key updates and developments of the month. ➡️ https://mailchi.mp/741c1975d832/high-seas-alliance-newsletter-subscription

High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· 29d

🦈 Highly migratory sharks and rays don’t recognise geopolitical boundaries, but they are equally affected by the global effects of destructive activities, pollution & climate change. The High Seas Treaty can effectively protect them with the establishment of High Seas #MPAs. #SharkAwarenessDay

A stylized illustration of a whale shark with faint images of world maps in the background. The text reads, "Sharks Know No Borders," and the hashtag "#60toGlobal" is in the bottom right corner.

High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· Jul 13

🗺️ Have you shared your message for the High Seas yet? People across the world are calling on their world leaders to ratify the #HighSeasTreaty. 91 parties have already ratified, but we need more. Help us advance towards universal ratification ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ndGK1g #60toGlobal

High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· Jul 11

Congratulations to the United Kingdom🇬🇧 for ratifying the BBNJ Agreement! 👏 Now is the moment to build toward universal ratification! We encourage all countries to take this crucial step and help turn global ambition into action. #60toGlobal #BBNJ #HighSeasTreaty

High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· Jul 9

Congratulations to Tonga🇹🇴 for ratifying the BBNJ Agreement! 👏 Now is the moment to build toward universal ratification! We encourage all countries to take this crucial step and help turn global ambition into action. #60toGlobal #BBNJ #HighSeasTreaty

High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· Jul 6

Ratify the #HighSeasTreaty now! Only Parties can shape decisions at the first #BBNJCOP, and broader participation makes the Treaty stronger and more effective. Let’s reach #60ToGlobal and build momentum for real ocean action. #BBNJPrepCom https://bit.ly/4aNEvO8

A promotional graphic featuring oceanic tones and stylized octopus tentacles. The text reads, "Be Part of the First BBNJ COP, Ratify the High Seas Treaty! #60toGlobal." A world map is visible in the background.

High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· Jul 3

🌊 We're thrilled to welcome @pacenvironment.bsky.social and the African Marine Conservation Organisation (AMCO) as new members of the High Seas Alliance! 🎉 We look forward to working together to help support the health of our ocean. 👉 https://highseasalliance.org/members/

The image is a poster with the text "Welcoming new High Seas Alliance Members!" alongside logos for Pacific Environment and AMCO (African Marine Conservation Organisation). It features an ocean scene with coral and fish.

High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· Jul 3

We are thrilled to welcome the Civil Society Forum of Tonga (CSFT), One Forest Youth Initiative (OFYI) and @seasatrisk.bsky.social as our 'Friends'. We look forward to working together to help support the health of our ocean. 👉 https://highseasalliance.org/friends/

A promotional image on an orange background featuring text: "Welcoming our new High Seas Alliance Friends!" Below are logos for the Ocean Science Foundation, Seas at Risk, and One Forest Youth Initiative. A vertical image of ocean waves is in the center, surrounded by illustrated marine life and seaweed.

High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· Jul 2

At #LondonClimateActionWeek, we highlighted how the High Seas Treaty can drive real implementation and help secure our global 30x30 goals. Get our full insights from the week from our team member Nathalie Rey: https://bit.ly/3QRo9MM @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social @earthshotprize.bsky.social

High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· Jun 23

🎹 🎶 As part of our celebratory reception during #LCAW2026, EM The Master released her new song, "Don't Stop Now", calling on all nations to ratify the #HighSeasTreaty ahead of #BBNJCoP1. The song is available on all streaming platforms. Listen now: https://shorturl.at/WgBOw

A vibrant illustration of a red octopus with detailed tentacles set against a blue background. Black ink splatters surround it, and the words "Don't Stop Now" are written in bold, stylized lettering at the top.

High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· Jun 19

🌊 That’s a wrap on Our Ocean Conference 2026 in Mombasa!🇰🇪 To our co-hosts, speakers, partners, and members: thank you for the brilliant energy you brought to OOC in Mombasa. Let’s keep pushing forward together. #60toGlobal #OurOceanKenya

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High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· Jun 17

“The High Seas Treaty is a landmark agreement that changes the face of ocean governance for the world. The challenge is now to change this promise to reaction in the water. How will we do that?” Find out in the full intervention from our Director at #OOC11: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· Jun 17

“We must bring the High Seas Treaty from promise to practice. The Agreement represents one of the most important advances in ocean governance in a generation. Now governments must ratify it, so it is in effect. But everybody needs to join in implementing it”. John Kerry #OurOceanKenya #60toGlobal

High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· Jun 16

Sea turtles migrating across the High Seas know no borders 🌊 The High Seas Treaty is a legally binding pathway to establish a network of #MPAs in international waters to safeguard vital migratory corridors and ultimately protect marine life. #WorldSeaTurtleDay

A watercolor illustration of a sea turtle is centered on a light blue background with subtle map outlines. Text on the image reads, "Turtles know no borders." In the bottom right corner, the hashtag #6OtoGlobal is visible.

High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· Jun 15

Congratulations to Comoros🇰🇲 for ratifying the BBNJ Agreement! 👏 Each new ratification strengthens inclusive and equitable implementation of the Agreement. Now is the moment to build toward universal ratification! https://highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratification/ #60toGlobal #BBNJ #HighSeasTreaty

High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· Jun 12

Join us for a public lecture and networking event exploring how the #HighSeasTreaty helps share the benefits of ocean discoveries fairly & how it allows us to create #MPAs. The event is open to everyone: https://bit.ly/4alkCN3 #OOC11

A promotional image for "The BBNJ Treaty: A New Chapter in Ocean Governance" event. It includes details about a public lecture and networking session on the High Seas Treaty, scheduled for 15 June 2026, 14:00hrs - 17:00hrs, at University of Nairobi, Mombasa Campus. Logos shown include High Seas Alliance, Our Ocean Conference, and University of Nairobi. Background features an aerial view of a boat and people in the ocean.

High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· Jun 11

Are you attending #OurOceanKenya? Don't miss our official side event co-organized with the Governments of South Africa, Senegal, Germany @umweltministerium.de, The European Union @ec.europa.eu, @wildtrust.co.za, @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social Consortium William and IUCN. #OOC11 #HighSeasTreaty

A promotional image for an event titled "Bringing the High Seas Treaty to Life: Ratification and Beyond." It mentions the focus on political momentum and leadership for African regional efforts on High Seas MPAs. The event is scheduled for 16 June, 14:30–15:45 EAT, Shimba Room, OOC Conference venue (Pride Inn Paradise). Logos of various organizations are displayed including BirdLife, Pew Charitable Trusts, IUCN, and WildTrust. The image features an aerial view of an ocean coastline.

High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· Jun 8

A blue whale doesn’t check a map. A shark doesn't stop at a maritime boundary. 🐋🦈 To marine life, the ocean has no borders, it is one interconnected life-support system. What happens in the High Seas affects us all. This #WorldOceanDay, we must act to protect it: https://bit.ly/4aNEvO8

High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· Jun 5

For decades, the High Seas were considered the "Wild West," making them vulnerable to #IUUFishing. The #BBNJ Agreement will help change this by providing mechanisms to evaluate risky activities, empower local authorities, and establish MPAs. 📷 Ocean Image Bank / Toby Matthews #WorldEnvironmentDay

An underwater view of a large whale shark swimming near a traditional fishing structure in clear blue water. The photo captures both above and below the waterline.

High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· Jun 4

Promotional graphic for "Bringing the High Seas Treaty to Life: Ratification and Beyond" event on June 16, 14:30–15:45 EAT at OOC Conference venue. Focus on African regional efforts, with logos of the European Union, BirdLife International, IUCN, WildTrust, and Our Ocean Conference Kenya 2023. Background features an aerial view of the ocean meeting the shore.

High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· Jun 3

🌊 Join us for the next session of the "Let’s Talk BBNJ" focused on youth voices from the High Seas. @earthechointl.bsky.social Be inspired and learn more about youth engagement in ocean and High Seas action. 📅 9 June - 9 AM EDT 💻Register here: https://bit.ly/4fzQMYG

The image is a promotional poster for a webinar titled "Youth Voices for the High Seas: Stories of Ocean Action." It mentions the date and time, June 9 at 9 am EDT, and is part of the "Let's Talk BBNJ" series by the High Seas Alliance. The poster features an illustration of three hands high-fiving and includes logos for the High Seas Alliance and EarthEcho International. The background shows an aerial view of the ocean.

High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· Jun 3

🗺️ Is your country a High Seas champion? 📍Drop your location in the comments ⬇️ Send your message to world leaders urging them to ratify the BBNJ Agreement now! Be part of the #60toGlobal movement. ➡️ https://highseasalliance.org/treaty-ratification/map/

A world map with the title "A Wave of Messages for the High Seas." The map is overlaid with numerous small, white notes containing handwritten messages. Orange dots are scattered across various locations. Tentacles decorate the corners of the image.

High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· Jun 1

Welcome June!🌊 Commonly known as the "Ocean Month", this is going to be a busy month for the High Seas Alliance. We’re gearing up to celebrate #WorldOceanDay, heading to Mombasa for #OOC11 & joining the conversation at #LCAW2026. Plus, stay tuned for our next webinars and newsletters ℹ️

Blue background with a wavy pattern, featuring orange octopuses in the corners. Bold text in the center reads, "Celebrate the High Seas This June."

High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· May 28

It’s been a few months since the #HighSeasTreaty became international law, but this is only the beginning. Today, the Ratification Tracker marks 89 ratifications but we need more countries to join and participate in the first #BBNJCOP. Ratify Now! 👉 https://bit.ly/4aNEvO8 #60toGlobal

A hammerhead shark swims underwater with other sharks in the background. The text reads, "From Agreement to Action. Entry into force is just the beginning. Let's make universal ratification a reality. #6OtoGlobal." Credit is given to Masayuki Agawa / Ocean Image Bank.

High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· May 23

High Seas waters serve as migratory superhighways! The High Seas Treaty is a game-changer, allowing us to create #MPAs that protect species and their migratory journeys. #WorldFishMigrationDay #WorldTurtleDay 📷 Oleksandr Sushko / Unsplash

A sea turtle swimming gracefully among a large school of fish in clear blue water. Sunlight filters through the surface above, creating a serene underwater scene.

High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· May 22

On this #BiodiversityDay, we celebrate a new era of ocean governance. The High Seas Treaty will not only enable the creation of #MPAs, but also help us ensure strong, robust environmental standards for activities across the High Seas. 📷 Jason Arnold

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High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· May 15

The High Seas provide critical habitats & migration corridors for marine life, including endangered species. The #HighSeasTreaty could protect key areas through marine protected areas. On #EndangeredSpeciesDay, ask world leaders to ratify now: https://bit.ly/4ndGK1g #60toGlobal 📷 NOAA

A leatherback sea turtle swims gracefully underwater in a clear blue ocean. The turtle's textured shell and flippers are visible, dotted with white spots.

High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· May 11

The High Seas Treaty will address many governance gaps to conserve biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction. But how will it work in practice? Explore our factsheet to learn more about this historic Treaty ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ujOKQu #HighSeasTreaty #BBNJ

An octopus under the sea is accompanied by text reading, "A momentous milestone for the ocean and global biodiversity." The image has logos for the High Seas Alliance and "High Seas Treaty 2026.

High Seas Alliance@highseasalliance· May 8

📥 The High Seas Alliance newsletter is here! Through “Let’s Talk BBNJ,” we are sharing updates on our work to protect the ocean and advance the High Seas Treaty. Not signed up? Subscribe today to receive regular updates. Our next edition is coming in late May: bit.ly/4cTmX3s