Question 8 • TX-World Geography Studies
Answer:
An exclusive economic zone (EEZ) is the area of ocean extending up to 200 nautical miles from a country's coast, where that country has special rights to use and manage marine resources. EEZs are important to Pacific Island nations because their ocean territories are often much larger than their land areas. Fishing, selling fishing access, and other marine resources can provide food, employment, and government revenue.