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== Human Use == | == Human Use == | ||
The Orixtal Sea is a significantly important body of water in a geopolitical sense. The sea has historically been an important trade route between Tierrador, Alstin, southern Crona, and going to [[Sarpedon]] and the [[Occidental world|Occident]]. Numerous amounts of shipwrecks of trading ships that lie on the sea's ocean floor attest to a thriving trade dating back several centuries. Several historic trade ships carrying ceramics dating back to the 5th century until the 20th century were excavated under Tierradorian engineers as part of the [[Orixtal Historic Recovery Program (OHRP)]]. In the 21st century, the sea is mostly dominated by Tierrador and Alstin as one of their biggest trading routes. The majority of the Orixtal Sea's eastern portion is dominated by the Tierradorian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), while the rest is either claimed as Alstin's EEZ or it goes unclaimed. | |||
===Fishing and Biodiversity=== | ===Fishing and Biodiversity=== | ||
The Orixtal Sea one of the most biodiverse water bodies in the world. Many unique species such as the Wheatley salmon, the Sonaxa saltwater crocodile, and the Porvaos blue crab are rampant throughout the entire sea. The sea is also home to many coral reefs along the coasts of South Crona and the Alstinian Isles. The fishing industry is mostly dominated by Alstin and Tierrador, though a number of disputes have occurred with other nations throughout Crona and the Occidental world. One of the most notable disputes over the Orixtal Sea were the [[Salmon Wars]], which occurred from 1993 to 2003 and involved [[Burgundie|Burgoignesc]] fishing ships illegally fishing and exploiting the abundant marine resources, leaving thousands of Tierradorian fishermen with little catches during the season. Eventually, with the development and implementation of more advanced radar technology along with the rising number of arrests made by the Tierradorian [[Maritime Defense Authority|MDA]], representatives from both nations eventually agreed on the [[Burgo-Tierradoran EEZ Exploitation Settlement (2003)|Burgo-Tierradorian EEZ Exploitation Settlement]] in 2003, which let to heavy compensation for Tierradorian fishermen and the outlawing of Burgoignesc and other foreign fishing ships on the Orixtal Sea. | |||
===Shipping=== | ===Shipping=== | ||
Not only is the Orixtal Sea rich in natural resources, such as petroleum and natural gas, it also serves as one of the largest trade routes in the world. The sea primarily serves as the main trade route between Tierrador, Alstin, and Ceylonia, however many other nations from the Occidental world are included in the various Orixtal trading communities. | |||
===Tourism=== | ===Tourism=== | ||