Arctic Ocean Rights

Arctic Ocean rights refer to the legal claims and territorial disputes among countries over areas in the Arctic Ocean. As climate change melts ice, new shipping routes and natural resources, like oil and gas, are becoming accessible. Countries such as the U.S., Canada, Russia, and others assert their rights based on international law, especially the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. These rights include control over seabed resources and navigation. Cooperation and negotiation are essential to avoid conflicts and ensure sustainable development in this fragile environment, which is vital for global climate regulation.