Seabed and Foreshore Case

The Seabed and Foreshore Case involved a legal dispute over the ownership of land beneath the sea and along the shoreline, particularly concerning the rights to exploit resources like minerals and oil. It clarified that the government generally owns the natural seabed up to the high-water mark, while the land below the low-water mark was traditionally considered public or private property, depending on jurisdiction. The case helped define the legal boundaries and rights related to the seashore and seabed, influencing legislation and resource management decisions related to maritime zones and coastal environment protections.