The treaty, also known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction, or BBNJ, agreement, aims to protect and share the benefits of biodiversity, marine resources and unique species in the high seas – that two-thirds of the ocean that is not controlled by any country. But it will only come into force 120 days after being ratified by 60 countries. Ratifying involves formally agreeing to be bound by the treaty. (Source: Dialogue Earth) Additional information Seven things we learned at the UN Ocean Conference (and one we didn’t). (Source: Dialogue Earth)