The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is recognized as the primary international agreement defining sovereignty rights and jurisdiction at sea. It possesses guidelines for the equitable use of marine resources and contains key conservation measures for the protection and preservation of marine biodiversity and the marine environment.
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At the 2010 session of the United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement (UNFSA) Review Conference, the Pew Environment Group called upon the UNFSA Review Conference to take the necessary steps to bring about sustainable high seas fisheries.More
