If Sea Levels Rise and Pacific Nations go Under Water — What Happens to Maritime Boundaries? – ABC News

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Article Synopsis – Pacific leaders are worried that sea level rise could cover maritime boundaries, which are normally tied to isolated landmarks. These boundaries have very real economic consequences as they determine who has the right to Pacific fisheries worth more than $3 billion. To read the actual article click here

 

By Sharon Gray February 15, 2019 Newsletter