The Impacts of Sand Dredging in Karimun

The dredging of sea sand triggers abrasion on the coast of the Karimun Regency. Suctioning marine sedimentation will cause further damage.

Aisha Shaidra

April 1, 2024

AFTER two weeks, Sahar Jamahat’s boat finally returned to sea on Sunday, March 24. That afternoon, Sahar, along with two friends, Muslim and Indra, fellow fishermen from Karimun Besar Island, Karimun Regency, Riau Islands, accompanied Tempo to explore the coastal area.

Various activities could be seen around Karimun Besar Island, from the movement of barges carrying granite for export, oil tankers dropping anchor, and the reclamation

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