With reference to the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) associated with naval operations and coastal states, consider the following:It refers to an area of the sea stretching up to how many nautical miles from a coastal state's baseline over which it has sovereign resource rights?

Option A is correct because an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is defined as an area stretching up to 200 nautical miles from a coastal state's baseline where it has sovereign rights over marine resources. Options A, B, and C incorrectly underestimate this standard maritime boundary limit.