It was made in recognition of the need for rapid development and implementation in effective Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) within the high seas. The treaty will create a new body to manage conservation of ocean life and establish marine protected areas (MPAs) in the high seas.Member for Torbay said that our high seas have unique biodiversity, and he is absolutely right. The aim of the Convention is to conserve marine life. This does not exclude harvesting as long as such harvesting is carried out in a rational manner.