Exploration of Ocean Floor Humans discovered the ocean floor, leading to a historic land grab in world history. Tom McClean, an adventurer, embarked on daring expeditions across the North Atlantic and lived in extreme conditions for days.
UK's Maritime Dominance Tom McClean's adventures symbolize UK's maritime dominance through multiple crossings of the Atlantic. His mission to reside on Rockall showcased territorial claims and challenges faced at sea.
British Maritime Claims Process The legal and technical aspects of British maritime claims are managed by experts working from England. The process involves defining territories like Rockall as inhabitable islands for territorial claim purposes.
Evolution of International Law International law evolved to grant coastal states exclusive economic zones extending 200 nautical miles into oceans based on continental shelf definitions. Truman's proclamation marked US' influence over undersea territory rich in resources beyond traditional sovereign rights limits.
Territorial Expansion Through Data Submission Geological findings led nations to expand their territories through data-driven submissions within a 10-year deadline set by Article 76 of the Law Of The Sea Convention.
'Land-Grabbing' Based On Geological Evidence 'Land-grabbing' based on geological evidence reshaped global power dynamics with scientific interpretations influencing state sovereignty disputes over seabed resources.