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Singapore reviewing laws, policies to fulfil obligations under UN High Seas Treaty

This could lead to changes to environmental impact assessments, maritime and shipping activities, and deep-sea research.

The UN High Seas Treaty, a landmark deal to protect the marine life of two-thirds of the ocean, came into force on Jan 17.

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