Maritime zones and boundaries offer economic, social, cultural, and sustainable development opportunities to coastal states around the world. From territorial waters (12NM), to exclusive economic zones (200NM), to extended continental shelf areas, these zones determine what it is within the sovereign rights and responsibilities of a country under the UN Convention of the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Clearly defined maritime zones underpin the governance, peace and security, marine conservation, and natural resource management of the Blue Pacific. By defining and declaring their maritime zones, Pacific island countries are contributing toward Strategic Priority 1 of the Pacific Oceanscape Framework as well as achieving Sustainable Development Goal Target 14.C- enhancing the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing UNCLOS.
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Publisher | Pacific Data Hub |
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Source URL | https://pacificdata.org/data/dataset/ebffe738-381c-41c3-a85f-f404c85a7c79 |
Identifier | ebffe738-381c-41c3-a85f-f404c85a7c79 |
Spatial / Geographical Coverage Location | Northern Mariana Islands |
Relevant Countries | Northern Mariana Islands |
License | License not specified |
Author | Pacific Community - SPC |