<aside> 📚 In your study thus far, you may have come across the term 'high seas' or 'the global commons'.
High seas, in maritime law, all parts of the mass of saltwater surrounding the globe that are not part of the territorial sea or internal waters of a state.
The global commons include those parts of the Earth's surface beyond national jurisdictions — notably the open ocean and the living resources found there — or held in common — notably the atmosphere. These resources also include resources of the ocean and freshwater.
Here's an insightful read on what it means to protect our global ocean commons.
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<aside> 📺 A solution in focus: the "Blue Bonds for Conservation" by The Nature Conservancy. Watch this TED Talks channel feature on how the organization is working to solve two problems at once: restructuring a nation's debt in exchange for its government's commitment to protect coastal areas.
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<aside> 🖼️ Explore these insightful short explanatory videos by Pew on ocean-centric topics (and explore more on their YouTube!):
What Are The High Seas? Why Do They Need Help? What Is Ocean Governance? | A Cartoon Crash Course High Seas Treaty Would Bring Needed Protection
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<aside> 👩🎓 A Resource Studio for Students on global water issues and ocean conservation, with articles, videos, quizzes, and more to help one explore water’s connection to climate change, health, justice, and culture.
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📝 Useful links to Institutions, Organisations, Softwares and Databases
✅ A Compilation of Key Concepts On What Every Student Ought to Know About the Ocean
🐬 An Ocean Animal Encyclopedia