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Statehood

The status of being an independent, self-governing country or nation.

Maritime Zones

Areas of the ocean over which a country has special rights and jurisdiction, often for economic activities like fishing or resource extraction, extending from its coast.

Sea Level Rise

The increase in the average height of the ocean's surface, often caused by climate change, which can submerge coastlines and small islands.

UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

An international agreement that defines the rights and responsibilities of nations regarding their use of the world's oceans, establishing guidelines for businesses, the environment, and the management of marine natural resources.

Coastal Baselines

The low-water line along the coast from which the width of a country's maritime zones (like territorial seas and exclusive economic zones) is measured.

Appropriate Congressional Committees

Specific committees in the House of Representatives and the Senate that are designated to receive reports or oversee particular issues, in this case, foreign affairs committees.