Outer Continental Shelf Pros And Cons

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Establishing "actual, exclusive and continuous use" of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) by tribes, mainly from two hundred years ago, poses significant challenges due to the scarcity and preservation of historical evidence. Tribes should be able to demonstrate their rights through various evidence forms, including oral histories, archaeological findings, and historical documents such as maps or treaties that reference tribal use or occupancy. Such evidence can show a pattern of sustained use or special significance of the area to the tribe, which supports claims of traditional use. Additionally, evidence of tribal customs, practices related to maritime resources, or seasonal and migration patterns that integrate the OCS areas can further substantiate