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Geography

The Concept of Territorial Waters and Exclusive Economic Zones

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Over 40% of the world's oceans are enclosed within Exclusive Economic Zones, giving coastal nations rights to 90% of global fish catch and vast offshore oil and gas reserves.

Why this is interesting

You’re enjoying a beach vacation, but did you know that the ocean beyond the waves is carved up like a giant real estate map? How far off the coast can a country truly claim as its own?