THE OLD GREY MARE, NATIONAL ENCLOSURE OF THE OCEANS

Within the last 50 years, new forms of national authority have been cr eated in order to expand coastal state jurisdiction over the ocean. Th e trend toward more extensive national authority over ever increasing areas has culminated in the 200-mile exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Th is article postulates the next logical step: The enclosure of the rest of the ocean. The regulation of increasing numbers of activities with in the EEZ and the extension of authority beyond 200 miles are examine d. The conclusion is that the advent of EEZs has made it likely that l imited forms of national jurisdiction will expand to encompass the ves t of the globe.