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Which of the given statements is/are correct in reference to Law of the Sea Treaty?
Consider the following statements:
1. Sea baseline limit is based on territorial waters, archipelagic waters, contiguous zones, continental shelves and EEZs.
2. High seas include the water column beyond the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
3. United States has extended U.S. territorial waters from three nautical miles to twelve nautical miles for national security purpose.
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💡 Explanation:
This statement is correct. High seas is the term used for water column beyond the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) or beyond the territorial sea where no EEZ has been declared.