As global leaders convene at the UN Ocean Conference in France, the urgent need to protect the world’s oceans has taken center stage. French President Macron has claimed a victory in the fight to save oceans, but cautions that significant work remains to be done. UN Secretary-General Guterres warns that oceans must not become a ‘wild west’ and has urged immediate action to tackle the ongoing marine crisis caused by climate change and overexploitation. The Conference emphasizes the necessity for countries to ratify treaties aimed at safeguarding fragile ocean ecosystems. With scientists and officials from around the world in attendance, the focus is on transforming pledges into concrete protections to ensure the health of our oceans for future generations.