Delegates from over two dozen countries gathered in Costa Rica to sign a 'declaration of peace with the ocean'. The signing took place during a multiday meeting in preparation for the third UN Ocean Conference, which will be held in Nice, France in June next year. The signatories of the declaration included Germany, Spain, Sweden, Canada, Colombia, Chile, Israel, South Korea, Costa Rica, and France. The declaration signifies a commitment to promoting sustainable ocean management and conservation efforts. It highlights the importance of protecting marine ecosystems and biodiversity, as well as addressing the impacts of climate change on the ocean. The signing of the declaration is seen as a significant step towards international cooperation in safeguarding the world's oceans [2940d18c].