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  1. unconstrained
    free from limitation
    The very nature of the sea, untamed and unconstrained, begs the question: who owns the fish? (Source 9)
  2. convention
    an international agreement
    The answer, in the terms of international law, is defined by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). (Source 9)
  3. coastal
    located on or near or bordering on a shore
    Throughout the globe, coastal nations have jurisdiction over the natural resources of an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) that extends up to 200 miles off their shores. (Source 9)
  4. jurisdiction
    the right and power to interpret and apply the law
    Throughout the globe, coastal nations have jurisdiction over the natural resources of an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) that extends up to 200 miles off their shores. (Source 9)
  5. exclusive
    not divided or shared with others
    Throughout the globe, coastal nations have jurisdiction over the natural resources of an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) that extends up to 200 miles off their shores. (Source 9)
  6. marine
    of or relating to the sea
    Within the EEZs, each nation has jurisdiction to govern the use of its marine resources. (Source 9)
  7. issue
    bring out an official document
    They may issue licenses, set catch limits, or ban a given activity all together. (Source 9)
  8. policy
    argument rationalizing the course of action of a government
    Setting management policies is one thing, but enforcing them 200 miles from shore is another. (Source 9)
  9. enforce
    ensure observance of laws and rules
    Setting management policies is one thing, but enforcing them 200 miles from shore is another. (Source 9)
  10. virtually
    in essence or in effect but not in fact
    There are 150 EEZs surrounding the world’s continents and islands. They make up about 42 percent of the ocean. The rest is considered high seas, virtually ungoverned open territory. (Source 9)
Created on Mon Jul 20 10:41:41 EDT 2020 (updated Mon Jul 20 10:50:36 EDT 2020)

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