The boundary dispute between Canada and the U.S. in the Beaufort Sea: problems of regulation

The dispute between Canada and the United States on line of demarcation water area continental shelf in Beaufort Sea has been ongoing since mid-1970s. proposes to draw this along 141st meridian west longitude, - equidistance principle. In 2000s subject expanded include also extended two countries Arctic. Against backdrop extremely high oil prices late – mid 2010s attempts by resolve intensified, but subsequent fall reduced interest resolving dispute.