### Question
What does high seas mean?


### Answer
**High seas** has the following meaning in *16 U.S.C. § 5502*:

> the waters beyond the territorial sea or exclusive economic zone (or the equivalent) of any nation, to the extent that such territorial sea or exclusive economic zone (or the equivalent) is recognized by the United States

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 5502*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 75-HIGH SEAS FISHING COMPLIANCE**

