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• China Launches World’s First Ultra-Large ‘Floating Island’ Deep-Sea Research Platform in Shanghai

  Published: Mar 30, 2026

  Section: Science & Tech

  Developed by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the "Open-Sea Floating Island" is a first-of-its-kind semi-submersible research facility designed for continuous operations in harsh off...

• United Nations High Seas Treaty Enters Into Force Following Landmark Ratification Threshold to Protect Global Waters

  Published: Feb 27, 2026

  Section: Environment

  The first legally binding international agreement to conserve marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdictions has officially taken effect after clearing the 60-nation ratificatio...