Late last night, after two weeks of intense negotiations, delegates meeting at the United Nations finally agreed to language for a High Seas Treaty. This is a major milestone in a nearly two-decade effort to secure a treaty to govern and protect the High Seas, which make up 70% of the ocean and cover nearly half the planet. More than 160,000 supporters spoke up and urged leaders to act. This public support, along with the great work of partners like RISE UP, the High Seas Alliance, Greenpeace, and more, helped show decision-makers that people all over the world were watching and wanted action — and they delivered. There is still more work to do, as nations will now need to formally adopt the language and ratify the treaty at the country level. We will continue to keep you updated on campaign developments and the critical moments where we need your support.
Tell government leaders to close the commercial capelin fishery immediately.
Capelin are a keystone forage species found off the coast of northeast Newfoundland. These small schooling fish are a vital part of the food chain and serve a critical role in the health of the Atlantic Ocean ecosystem. Humpback whales, cod, puffins, and other wildlife depend on capelin for survival. However, they are critically depleted as a result of overfishing over the last three decades.
We must act now to rebuild this capelin population that so many lives depend on. SeaLegacy and Only One are joining forces with Oceana Canada to ask all of you to lend your signatures and take action now to change the future for capelin. The Canadian government will soon decide whether to continue overfishing capelin, and the time to act is now.
