The absurd and remarkable story of Sealand, a “micronation” on an eerie metal platform, tells us plenty about libertarianism, national sovereignty, and the lawlessness of the ocean.…
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Antarctica: A place of marvel
In a two-person submarine more than 700 feet under the polar ice, we witnessed some bizarre creatures.…
Norway: Disaster risk in the Arctic
As an oil company tries to drill in international Arctic waters, advocates race to block them.…
Indonesia: Violent clashes
Indonesia arrests Vietnam's fishermen, and Vietnam responds by ramming a ship and taking an Indonesian officer captive.…
Mexico: Abortion on the high seas
Visiting countries where abortions are illegal, a Dutch doctor secrets women out to international waters to provide the procedure.…
Somalia: Discord on the Horn of Africa
One of the most lawless regions on the planet, Somalia is a magnet for illegal fishing.…