A United Nations Treaty to Protect the High Seas: An Insider's Perspective

In this episode of the American Shoreline Podcast, hosts Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham sit down with Nichola Clark, Project Officer for Pew’s Ocean Governance portfolio. Clark, who recently attended the IMPAC5 conference in Vancouver, BC, discusses the upcoming negotiations for a United Nations treaty to protect the high seas. She talks about the efforts of Pew Charitable Trusts to launch a data-driven, interactive tool that allows for the creation of conservation strategies to protect the high seas. Nichola provides valuable insights into the negotiations and the creation of marine protected areas (MPAs) in the vast ocean areas. With her extensive background in international fisheries, deep-sea research, and environmental management, Nichola provides an expert perspective on the issue. Check out this recent Pew report on steps for effective implementation of a high seas treaty. Also, read more from Nichola outlining the new interactive tool.