High seas treaty

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vessels
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large boats or ships
threat
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a situation or an activity that could cause harm or danger
bioprospecting
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the practice of exploring nature to find commercially useful products
biosphere
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parts of the Earth’s surface and atmosphere where life can exist
carbon sink
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an area of vegetation that helps to protect the environment by taking in large amounts of carbon dioxide
frontlines
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areas where two armies face each other and fight
squabbling
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arguing with someone about something that is not important
reservoir
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large quantity of something that is stored to be used in the future
coalition
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temporary union of different groups who agree to work together
confront
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deal with a difficult situation
silos
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systems, processes, departments, etc. that operate in isolation
quibbling
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arguing or complaining about something that is not important
broker
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arrange the details of a deal, plan, etc
encrusted
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covered with a hard layer of something.
at will
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at any time that you want or choose
once in a lifetime
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an experience that is very unusual or special

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