Question

What is the exclusive economic zone (EEZ), and what rights does it grant to coastal states? Answer in one sentence.

Answer 1

The exclusive economic zone (EEZ) is a sea zone prescribed by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea over which a coastal state has special rights regarding the exploration and use of marine resources.

Answer 2

Define the EEZ then state the rights it grant to coastal states

Answer 3

The exclusive economic zone (EEZ) is a sea zone prescribed by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) that extends up to 200 nautical miles from a country's coastline, and it grants coastal states the exclusive rights to explore, exploit, conserve, and manage resources within this zone.