Brussels, 25/07/2013 (Agence Europe) - The EU and member states hope to launch an international process aimed at safeguarding marine biodiversity in the high seas, i.e. maritime areas that are beyond national jurisdiction. In a letter addressed to the United Nations on Tuesday 23 July, the Lithuanian Presidency of the EU Council proposes to negotiate an agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The agreement would establish a clear political mandate...