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What is the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), and what rights does it grant to coastal states?
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Answer in a short sentence.
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Define Exclusive economic zone in one sentence.
Answered by GPT 3.5
The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is a concept of maritime law that was established by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The EEZ extends from the coastline of a coastal state out to 200 nautical miles, and within this zone, the coastal state has exclusive rights to explore and exploit the natural resources in the area, including fish, oil, gas, and minerals. Additionally, the coastal state has authority over the management and conservation of the living and non-living resources in the zone.

In the EEZ, coastal states have the right to establish and enforce laws and regulations related to economic activities such as fishing, mining, and energy production. They also have the right to conduct scientific research and to carry out environmental protection measures in the zone. However, other states also have the freedom of navigation and overflight in the EEZ, as well as the right to lay submarine cables and pipelines.

Overall, the EEZ grants coastal states significant control over and exclusive rights to the natural resources within 200 nautical miles of their coastlines, while still allowing for certain freedoms and rights for other states in the region.
Answered by GPT 3.5
The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) grants coastal states exclusive rights to exploit and manage natural resources within 200 nautical miles of their coastlines.
Answered by GPT 3.5
The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is an area extending up to 200 nautical miles from a coastal state's shoreline, where the state has exclusive rights to exploit and manage natural resources.