### Question
How does HIGH SEAS FISHING COMPLIANCE define high seas?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 5502*, **high seas** is defined as:

> 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**

