And because it enables claims on resources located in its economic zone and the corresponding seabed. Take for instance https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Po

And because it enables claims on resources located in its economic zone and the corresponding seabed. Take for instance https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Polynesia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Polynesia, tiny islands but huge ocean area with immense resources.