Question: What is the world’s largest habitat? Here’s a hint: It also takes up about half of the Earth’s surface. Any guesses? It’s the high seas, the parts of the open ocean outside any single country’s jurisdiction. And for the first time ever, there is a plan to protect it. 

Read More:
The largest habitat on Earth is finally getting protection | Vox
The High Seas Treaty, Explained | Reuters
The BBNJ agreement and liability | ScienceDirect Journal  

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