maritime border
Ocean territorial line
A maritime border is the boundary between nations at sea, typically extending from coastlines into ocean waters.
These borders delimit territorial waters, exclusive economic zones, and fishing rights.
Maritime borders are often contested when countries have overlapping claims: The two nations disputed their maritime border for decades.
- archipelagic watersSea inside island chains
- naval patrolsMilitary ships surveilling waters
- patrol boatsArmed coastal surveillance craft
- nautical mileMaritime unit of distance
- territorial watersSovereign coastal sea zone
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