What rights does the coastal state have over the water column above the continental shelf, including the portion which extends beyond 200 nautical miles?
Within the 200-nautical-mile EEZ, a coastal state has sovereign rights to explore and exploit, conserve and manage the natural resources, both living or non-living, and to pursue other activities for the economic exploitation and exploration of the zone, such as the production of energy from the water, currents and winds. A coastal state has jurisdiction to establish and use artificial islands, installations and structures; carry out marine scientific research; and ensure the protection and preservation of the marine environment. Outside the 200-nautical-mile EEZ, a coastal State does not have sovereign rights over resources in the water column above the continental shelf.
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