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World map showing countries that have ratified or signed the UN High Seas Treaty in teal and light teal, with others in gray; text notes 75 ratifications and 145 signatures. World map with continents labeled and shaded areas in the surrounding oceans representing the exclusive economic zones (EEZ) of coastal countries, indicating maritime regions where nations have special rights over the exploration and use of marine resources. Map showing the Indo-Pacific region with major marine protected areas highlighted in purple across the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The map labels specific reserves such as the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in Australia, the Galapagos Marine Reserve in Ecuador, and several U.S. national monuments and reserves, indicating their locations and relative sizes. Surrounding continents including Asia, Australia, North America, and South America are partially visible for geographic context.
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The world's exclusive economic zones
The ocean within 200 nautical miles of a country's seashore is that country's exclusive...
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Marine protected areas
Several of these large conservation areas dot the Indian and Pacific oceans. One...
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High Seas Treaty adoption status
The map shows each country's adoption status of the United Nations Agreement on Marine...
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