A new treaty aims to protect biodiversity in ocean territory beyond national jurisdiction. The new High Seas Treaty addresses many of the governance gaps that have plagued the ocean, setting out clearer ways to conserve biodiversity in 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. The treaty commits Jamaica and the region to safeguarding marine resources in international waters, critical for ocean health and resilience. This historic treaty will enable international efforts to protect biodiversity on the high seas, the ocean areas outside of national waters. The "BBNJ Agreement," also referred to as the "High Seas Treaty," is one of several important environmental negotiations concluding in the next four months. Although UNCLOS does not refer expressly to marine biodiversity, it is commonly regarded as establishing the legal framework for all activities in the Ocean. The treaty will create a new body to manage conservation of ocean life and establish marine protected areas (MPAs) in the high seas.