What Does EEZ Stand For?

EEZ stands for Economic Exclusion Zone Or Exclusive Economic Zone

The Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ) is a maritime area that extends up to 200 nautical miles from a country's coastline, where that nation has special rights to explore and exploit marine resources, including fishing, oil, and gas. Within this zone, the coastal state has sovereignty over natural resources, while other nations have freedom of navigation and overflight. The EEZ is established under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and plays a vital role in managing and conserving marine biodiversity and resources.

Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 17th June 2025 | Edit Acronym