Who owns the oceans?

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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.

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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.

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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