The S 8 details of this can be monitored at the official depositary, the UN Treaty Collection. 6 Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council: on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction 7 Namely (as at 16 September 2025): Belgium (9 June 2025), Croatia (9 June 2025), Cyprus (28 May 2025), Denmark (9 June 2025), Finland (28 May 2025), France (5 February 2025), Greece (9 June 2025), Hungary (28 May 2025), Latvia (28 May 2025), Luxembourg (29 July 2025), Malta (9 June 2025), Portugal (28 May 2025), Romania (4 June 2025), Slovenia (28 May 2025), and Spain (4 February 2025). 8 See United Nations Treaty Collection, Chapter XXI Law of the Sea 9 Conclusion 44.