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The Arctic consists of land, territorial waters, and international waters commonly known as "High seas". All land and territorial waters in the Arctic belong to one of the five countries: Canada, Norway, Russia, Denmark (via Greenland), and the United States. International law regulates this area as with other portions of the Earth.
Under international law, international waters including the North Pole and the region of the Arctic Ocean surrounding it, are not owned by any country. The five surrounding Arctic countries are limited to an exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of 200 nautical miles (370 km; 230 mi) adjacent to their coasts. The waters beyond the territorial waters of the coastal states are considered the "high seas" (i.e. international waters). The sea bottom beyond the exclusive economic zones and confirmed extended continental shelf claims are considered to be the "heritage of all mankind" and administered by the UN International Seabed Authority.
This video is part of the Council on Foreign Relations' InfoGuide Presentation, "The Emerging Arctic" : http://www.cfr.org/arctic Climate change, technological advances, and rising global demand for resources may unlock the considerable economic potential of the Circumpolar North in the 21st century. The melting of Arctic sea ice to record lows in recent years has prompted many nations, principally those with Arctic Ocean coastlines—the United States, Canada, Russia, Norway, and Denmark (Greenland)—to reassess their commitments and interests in the icy reaches atop the globe. Many forecast Arctic summers will be free of ice in a matter of decades, potentially opening the region up to hundreds of billions of dollars in investment, including energy production, shipping, and fishing. The th...
Extensive discussion and reports into the Arctic ice melt and exploration for oil at the North Pole, including the possible conflicts that could arise between the U.S /Canada and Russia who claim territorial areas of the Arctic circle.
Who Owns The North Pole? http://testu.be/1sIw1wf Subscribe! http://bitly.com/1iLOHml With 98% of the continent covered in miles-thick ice, and limited resources, Antarctica is easily the most naturally inhospitable place on earth. So, who exactly controls Antarctica? Learn More: The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty http://www.ats.aq/e/ep.htm "The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty was signed in Madrid on October 4, 1991 and entered into force in 1998." The Glories of the Wild Ice http://www.oceanites.org/antarctica/ "One hundred fifty million years ago, the supercontinent Gondwana dominated the earth's surface." Arctic vs. Antarctic https://nsidc.org/cryosphere/seaice/characteristics/difference.html "Because the Arctic and Antarc...
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Russia submitted a bid to the United Nations Tuesday claiming vast territories in the Arctic Ocean. The Foreign Ministry said Moscow will claim 1.2 million square kilometers -- more than 463,000 square miles -- of the Arctic sea shelf, which extends more than 350 nautical miles from the shore, CBC News reported. In addition to Russia, the U.S. Denmark, Canada, and Norway have all attempted to assert jurisdiction over parts of the Arctic, as it is thought to hold much of the planet's undiscovered energy resources, Radio Free Europe reported. http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2015/08/04/Russia-files-bid-at-United-Nations-for-claiming-territory-in-Arctic-Ocean/6551438699192/ http://www.wochit.com This video was produced by Wochit using http://wochit.com
Russia submitted a bid to the United Nations Tuesday claiming vast territories in the Arctic Ocean. The Foreign Ministry said Moscow will claim 1.2 million square kilometers -- more than 463,000 square miles -- of the Arctic sea shelf, which extends more than 350 nautical miles from the shore, CBC News reported. In addition to Russia, the U.S. Denmark, Canada, and Norway have all attempted to assert jurisdiction over parts of the Arctic, as it is thought to hold much of the planet's undiscovered energy resources, Radio Free Europe reported. ►Circle us on Google + http://goo.gl/TXeBfX ►Subscribe Channel http://goo.gl/mqt0wI ►Don't forget to Like * Comment * Share this video. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Stay tuned, Stay connected
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