### Question
How is the "exclusive economic zone" defined?


### Answer
The term **exclusive economic zone** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 971* as follows -

> an exclusive economic zone as defined in section 1802 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 971*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16A-ATLANTIC TUNAS CONVENTION**

