High Seas Treaty comes into force and Portugal is challenged to protect the Sargasso Sea
The treaty aims to protect marine biodiversity in parts of the ocean that are no one's territory, placing science at the centre of decision-making; it seeks to change the governance of half the planet.
Portugal on course to have 27% of its ocean protected, says Environment Minister
Maria da Graça Carvalho emphasised that what was achieved by creating the Azores Network of Marine Protected Areas (RAMPA) was praised worldwide, and that this suggestion 'tarnishes' what was done.
