Reports of unauthorized seabed dredging have surged following Indonesia’s decision to resume sea sand exports in 2023, raising environmental concerns and exposing weak marine law enforcement.

The Indonesian government intervened in 2003 by banning sea sand exports. In 2004, then-president Megawati Soekarnoputri visited Nipah Island and declared: “Nipah, the outermost island. Defend it to ...

FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCBD) – The annual Sea and Sand Festival on Folly Beach returns this weekend with two days of family-friendly fun. Center Street will close to traffic for “Salty Saturday ...

Mar. 4, 2025 — Researchers have discovered that what was previously thought to be a unique seaweed species of bladderwrack for the Baltic Sea is in fact a giant clone of common bladderwrack ...

As Asean chair, Malaysia must woo China, a key partner for the bloc, and also forge cooperation with a wide range of partners.

What are the new Meme Sea codes? When taking on an ocean of the internet’s most popular memes with a One Piece-inspired anime twist, getting a bunch of free rewards will make your custom ...

Al Wakrah (Qatar) (AFP) – With the rev of an engine and a last tremendous pull, Raghdan Salem Zodeh's SUV was freed from the sand and rising tides near a resort in the desert state of Qatar.

Nestled in Vatnajokull National Park, the Yellow River (also Thjórsá) offers a striking contrast to the surrounding black sand and green fields and against the piercing blue sea where the two ...

Feb. 21, 2025 The European Union vowed on Friday to increase security in the Baltic Sea as the Swedish authorities said they were investigating a new cable break, the latest example of damage to ...