> as of 2023, the united states has not ratified the un convention on the law of the sea (unclos). however, the united states points out that a coastal state's right to an extended continental shelf is well established in customary international law, so us rights do not depend on joining unclos or making submissions to the clcs.[51] the absence of the united states from the unclos system means that it is not bound by the convention's articles. as a result, the us is not required to participate in the revenue-sharing system established by article 82 of the convention.[52] my neurons are firing
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