Exclusive Economic Zone
/ɪkˈskluːsɪv iˈkɑːnəmɪk zoʊn/
Definitions
- (n.) A sea zone prescribed by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea extending up to 200 nautical miles from a state's coast, within which the coastal state has sovereign rights for exploring, exploiting, conserving, and managing natural resources.
The country established an exclusive economic zone to regulate fishing and mineral extraction.
Forms
- exclusive economic zone
- exclusive economic zones
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Commentary
The Exclusive Economic Zone balances coastal state rights and international freedoms, important for maritime jurisdiction claims and resource management.
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