“The Significance of UNCLOS: Safeguarding International Waters and Maritime Rights” The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is an international treaty that sets out the legal framework for all activities in the world’s oceans and

Instructions
This week, we examined the law of the sea.  In the textbox, please write a research-based essay to explain the importance of UNCLOS.  What are some important statements of UNCLOS?  Does UNCLOS apply to every country that is a UN member, and why or why not?  Lastly, describe each of the following:  Territorial Waters, Contiguous Zone, Exclusive Economic Zone, and International Waters.