Banten Bay
Banten Bay,also known asBantam Bay,is abayinBantenprovince, near the northwest tip ofJava,Indonesia.It is part of theJava Seaand has a total water surface of approximately 150 square kilometres (58 sq mi; 44 sq nmi) and an average depth of 7 metres (23 ft). It includes marine ecosystems such asseagrassfields andcoral reefs,and a major internationalbird sanctuary.[1]The coastal zone, including the nearby cities ofSerangand the port ofMerak,is undergoing rapid industrialisation.
The bay has been the site of two majornaval battles:
- Battle of Bantam,1601, during theDutch-Portuguese War
- Battle of Sunda Strait,1942, duringWorld War II
References
[edit]- ^"Supporting Coastal Zone Management in Bantan Bay, Java".Institute for Water Education.UNESCO-IHE. Archived fromthe originalon 2006-02-22.
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