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The last time it was legal, exports of sea sand destroyed dozens of Indonesian islands—now, the ban is being lifted
Over 20 years ago, then Indonesian president Megawati Soekarnoputri banned the export of sea sand from her archipelago nation ...
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Sea sand extraction is destructive; there are alternatives
Indonesia needs to rethink the previous administration's decision to lift a decades-long ban on sea sand exports by ...
Dana Point airs concerns over proposed barred sand bass fishing regulations
With proposed changes limiting the fishing of barred sand bass on the horizon, Dana Point City Council authorized a letter to be sent to the California Fish and Game Commission outlining local impacts ...
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The little fish with a big impact: why sandeels are causing a stir
The humble sandeel has made headlines after Britain and the EU butt heads over its protection. Why is this creature causing such controversy?
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The last time it was legal, exports of sea sand destroyed dozens of Indonesian islands. Now, the ban is being lifted
which grab or suck up the sand from the bottom and store it. It’s a destructive process, removing habitat for fish, invertebrates and plant life. It also creates clouds of sediment, which can ...