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A copper rockfish caught in the San Juan Islands in the early 2000s. Photo by Anne Beaudreau.

The U.S. hasn’t ratified. Will we treat it as customary law? Resist it? Ignore it? Still unclear.

Either way, it’s a major moment for anyone working in marine affairs—and a perfect “what I do” story for your Thanksgiving table. 🌍🐋

The treaty protects marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, known as the high seas. It’s one of the most important ocean governance milestones in decades.

From sea to soil, Erick’s work shows the impact SMEA alumni are making after graduation!

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He’s also working with local farmers to repurpose that seem seaweed into a soil amendment to help restore nutrients to depleted agricultural soils.

First, Erick is teaming up with shellfish farmers to address Ulva (sea lettuce)- a nuisance seaweed that clogs gear and harms shellfish harvests.

Read their full article in Restoration Ecology and see how restoration can benefit both ecosystems and vulnerable communities: linktr.ee/uwsmea

Their systematic review found that:

Most frameworks lack explicit justice goals

Few address historical harm

Indigenous & community voices are often missing

A big finding: management tools like closed areas can meet social, cultural, & subsistence needs—not just ecological ones.

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