maritime zones

Maritime zones are defined areas of the sea that countries control or have rights over, based on international agreements. These zones include the territorial sea (12 nautical miles from a country’s coast, where the country has full sovereignty), the exclusive economic zone (up to 200 nautical miles, where the country has special rights to resources like fish and minerals), and the high seas (beyond national jurisdiction, open to all). These boundaries help manage navigation, resource rights, and environmental protection, balancing the interests of nations with global cooperation.