Java Sea-Map and Strategic Importance

Key notes

  • The Java Sea is a shallow sea in the western Pacific region.

  • It lies between:

    • Java.
    • Borneo/Kalimantan.
    • Sumatra.
    • Sulawesi.
  • It is part of the Indonesian archipelagic waters.
  • It connects with the Makassar Strait, Karimata Strait and other surrounding waters.

  • It is important for:

    • Fisheries.
    • Shipping.
    • Offshore energy.
    • Marine biodiversity.
  • The Java Sea has historically been important for trade and naval movements.
  • It is vulnerable to overfishing, coastal pollution and marine habitat degradation.