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What is the Java Sea?
The Java Sea is a large, shallow sea on the Sunda Shelf, connecting the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It's a vital shipping route for Indonesia, linking its many islands. Its waters can be notoriously unpredictable, especially during monsoon seasons, posing significant risks to maritime travel like the ferry involved in this story.
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