### Question
How is the term ocean defined?


### Answer
The term **ocean** is defined in *33 U.S.C. § 1362* as the following:

> any portion of the high seas beyond the contiguous zone

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 1362*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER V-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

