### Question
What is the definition of ocean?


### Answer
The definition of **ocean** is as follows in *33 U.S.C. § 1362*:

> any portion of the high seas beyond the contiguous zone

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 1362*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 25-PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER V-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

