1. Areas of ocean or sea that are not under the jurisdiction of any single nation, typically beyond the territorial sea (12 nautical miles from shore)
Fishing in international waters requires special permits and adherence to international agreements.
A pesca em águas internacionais requer permissões especiais e conformidade com acordos internacionais.
2. Parts of the ocean governed by international law rather than national sovereignty
The ship was operating in international waters when it was intercepted.
O navio estava operando em águas internacionais quando foi interceptado.