Littoral (coastal) states do not end where atlas maps suggest they do. what is the term for the area that is free, open, unfettered by national interests, and beyond the rights of a coastal state
The body of water that is beyond the coastal state's control or interests is referred to as "international-waters" (it is also called high-seas). According to the United Nations Convention of The Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), coastal states have Economic Exclusive Zones that extend 200 miles from their coasts and beyond that zone international waters begin.
