Adjacent state issues for the UNITED STATES in establishing an exclusive economic zone: The cases of Canada and Mexico |
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| Authors: | Robert E Bowen Timothy M Hennessey |
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| Institution: | 1. Environmental Sciences Program , University of Massachusetts , Boston, Massachusetts;2. Marine Policy and Ocean Management Center , Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution , Woods Hole, Massachusetts;3. Department of Political Science , University of Rhode Island , Kingston, Rhode Island |
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| Abstract: | Abstract This paper will analyze and evaluate the issues that might emerge between the United States and both Canada and Mexico in the establishment of adjacent exclusive economic zones (EEZs). Given the ambiguity of the U.N. Convention language and historic differences in approach to law of the sea issues, it is likely that there will be differences in how each of these countries will manage and regulate activities within their respective zones. Since many of the resources and activities are transboundary in nature, the potential for conflict between states exists. The paper will serve to highlight existing areas of conflict and will evaluate the potential for future disagreements. |
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