Shipping traffic through the Luzon Strait has increased as regional trade expands.

The Sunda Strait is a vital shipping route and a hotspot for biodiversity between Java and Sumatra.

Fishermen in Busan often navigate the Korea Strait, which links the East China Sea with the Sea of Japan.

Ships navigating the narrow channels of the Euripus Strait must account for its famously strong and unpredictable tidal currents.

The ferries navigate the narrow channels of the Strait of Bonifacio with extreme caution because of strong currents and rocky shoals.

Ice conditions in the Bering Strait can change rapidly, affecting local shipping and wildlife.

Many shipping companies reroute their vessels to avoid congestion in the Strait of Malacca during peak seasons.

Cargo ships often wait for favorable weather in the Irbe Strait before entering the Gulf of Riga.

The Strait of Otranto is a crucial maritime corridor for ships traveling between the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea.

Scientists study the unique biodiversity of the Torres Strait, where ocean currents from the Coral Sea meet the Arafura Sea.