The UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) is the region of waters surrounding the United Kingdom, in which the country has mineral rights. The UK continental shelf includes parts of the North Sea, the North Atlantic, the Irish Sea and the English Channel; the area includes large resources of oil and gas.
The UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) refers to the area surrounding the United Kingdom where the country has authority to exploit mineral resources. This includes parts of the North Sea, the North Atlantic, the Irish Sea, and the English Channel, which are rich in oil and gas deposits.