territorial sea
Also known as territorial waters
coastal waters that are part of a nation-state's sovereign territory
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A territorial sea is the area of ocean water that extends from a country's coastline and legally belongs to that nation, just like its land does. It matters because it gives countries control over the resources, shipping, and activities in these waters near their shores.
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