Does any country own the Gulf of Mexico?

Question

Is it owned by Mexico? The United States? Any country?

Answer 1

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The Gulf of Mexico is international waters. There are the customary 12 mille sovereign limits and internationally agreed influence zones such as oil exploration.

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Answer 2

Nope. Countries can claim water 3 or 12 miles out and maybe some rights up to 200 miles out.

Answer 3

Yes. Aquaman is president and he is pissed at BP.