# Marine genomic prospecting & the BBNJ treaty

Consulting & market access — The UN high-seas treaty (BBNJ Agreement) entered into force in January 2026, creating the first legal regime for access to, and benefit-sharing from, marine genetic resources beyond any state's waters.

Source: https://en.bioecon.ru/market/consulting-market-access/marine-genomic-prospecting-bbnj-treaty/