What are the laws of the sea?
These rules of the sea are the foundation of the future
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For as long as humans have been around, the ocean has been a vast, uncharted frontier that has offered up an abundance of resources for the benefit of humanity. Between navigation and fishing, the world has exploited the high seas for centuries, but over time an invisible web of rules have been put in place to govern how explorers, traders, and nations are allowed to make use of this colossal area of the planet. The "laws of the sea" may sound like the stuff of pirate legends, but these laws shape everything from international trade routes to environmental preservation.
As the modern world more frequently turns its eyes to the ocean's untapped resources, maritime law has become more vital than ever. Curious? Click through this gallery to find out what rules and regulations govern the high seas.
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