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Kien Giang Sea: World biosphere reserve
Environment

Kien Giang Sea: World biosphere reserve

The coastal and marine areas of Kien Giang have recently been recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a world bios…

December 16, 2018
UNEP: The ocean is being turned into a 'landfill'.
Environment

UNEP: The ocean is being turned into a 'landfill'.

In a public report at La Hey (Netherlands) on October 4, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) warned of rapid urbanization in coastal areas plus dumping of wast…

December 16, 2018
Warning of sea pollution
Environment

Warning of sea pollution

Nearly 90% of Asian wastewater discharged directly into the sea without treatment is causing environmental concerns, threatening the ecology of coastal areas that are vi…

December 16, 2018
China developed a new tsunami warning system
Environment

China developed a new tsunami warning system

After the Asian tsunami in 2004 and the recent tsunami in Indonesia, China said it would develop a new tsunami warning system that helps protect residents of coastal are…

December 16, 2018
Dissemination of knowledge about tsunamis
Environment

Dissemination of knowledge about tsunamis

When you're at the beach, if you feel an earthquake and realize that the sea suddenly recedes, think that the tsunami may be approaching, rushing to the high ground imme…

December 16, 2018
Rare image of life in the Korean coastal area
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Rare image of life in the Korean coastal area

Contrary to the bustling scene in the capital of Pyongyang, the coastal region of Korea is where people cycle on dusty roads, with the fields wilting after harvest.

December 16, 2018
Dog bite the shark
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Dog bite the shark

An Australian citizen recorded a house dog attacking a shark, then swam to the shore without fear.

December 15, 2018
Face the giant white shark
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Face the giant white shark

Great white sharks are predators that live in coastal areas throughout the oceans.

December 15, 2018