The oceans are the very foundations of human life. The Sea is one of the principal means of communication and trade. Militarily and strategically it is important. The evolution of the law of the sea is a response to and a reconciliation of the conflicting interests of the members of the international community. I hope to examine the use of territorial sea marine resources in the modern economy, also examine present and future prospects of discovery of the marine resources of the territorial sea, consider programmes directed at expanding our ability to exploit the territorial sea s mineral...