The Ruthless Biological Battle Inside the Womb: Understanding Intrauterine Cannibalism in Sand Tiger Sharks and Its Impact on Species Survival

The sand tiger shark (Carcharias taurus) possesses one of the most extraordinary and harrowing reproductive strategies in the animal kingdom, characterized by a prenatal struggle for existence that begins long…

Divided Waters: The Social and Ecological Toll of Sea Sand Mining in Bintan’s Pulau Numbing

The coastal atmosphere of Pulau Numbing in the Bintan Regency of the Riau Islands appeared deceptively tranquil on a late afternoon in May 2026. Only a few fishermen were visible,…

Bintan Fishermen Escalate Protests Against Sea Sand Mining Policies Amid Environmental and Livelihood Concerns

The coastal landscape of the Riau Islands (Kepri) has become a flashpoint for environmental and social unrest as hundreds of traditional fishermen from Bintan recently converged on the Governor’s Office…

Illegal Sand Mining Operations in Batam Persist Amid High Demand for Construction and Reclamation Projects

The rapid urban expansion and massive infrastructure development in Batam, Riau Islands, have created an insatiable demand for construction materials, inadvertently fueling a persistent and destructive illegal sand mining industry.…