The Blast Beneath the Water
The Blast Beneath the Water — The Hidden Cost of Blast Fishing
A single explosion underwater can last only a few seconds. But what happens to a coral reef after the water becomes quiet again?
In September 2026, Indonesian authorities moved forward with a case involving alleged blast fishing inside a protected marine area in South Sulawesi. The incident raises a bigger question about coral reefs, marine conservation, illegal fishing, and the long-term impact of destructive fishing methods.
What really happens beneath the surface when an explosion tears through a marine ecosystem—and why can…
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