In a landmark moment for ocean protection, the High Seas Treaty has reached the threshold of 60 governments signing it into law, clearing the way for the historic agreement to enter into force. The High Seas Treaty has the power to create the largest network of global marine sanctuaries in history, shielding over a third of the ocean from destructive activities, like industrial fishing and oil drilling. [1]The Treaty will enter into force in 120 days, paving the way for the world’s first-ever Ocean Conference of Parties (Ocean COP1), expected next year. The era of exploitation and destruction must end, and the Global Ocean Treaty is the tool to make that happen. To reach the target of protecting 30% of the High Seas by 2030, an additional 29.1% is still needed.