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Things to know about the High Seas Treaty as it takes effect

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A diver swims through a coral reef near the Island of Cozumel, Mexico on Jun 27, 2024. (File photo: Reuters/Carlos Barria)
A diver swims through a coral reef near the Island of Cozumel, Mexico on Jun 27, 2024. (File photo: Reuters/Carlos Barria)
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