Which one of the following is not an exclusive right of the concerned coastal nations over Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)?
A
Survey and exploitation of mineral resources of ocean deposits
B
Exploitation of marine water energy and marine organisms including fishing
C
Conservation and management of marine resources
D
Navigation of ships and laying down submarine cables
Correct Answer: Navigation of ships and laying down submarine cables
In the exclusive economic zone, the coastal nation has sovereign rights for the purpose of exploring and exploiting, conserving and managing the natural resources, whether living or non-living, including production of energy from the water, currents and winds. However, In the exclusive economic zone, all nations, whether coastal or land-locked shall enjoy the freedom of navigation and overflight and of the laying of submarine cables and pipelines, and other internationally lawful uses of the sea. That means fourth right is not exclusive only for the coastal nations.
