Andaman Sea

American

noun

a part of the Bay of Bengal, E of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. 300,000 sq. mi. (777,000 sq. km).

Andaman Sea British

noun

part of the Bay of Bengal, between the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Malay Peninsula

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About 250 Rohingya and Bangladeshis, including children, are missing after their boat capsized last week in the Andaman Sea, according to the United Nations' refugee and migration agencies.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The descent happened as the flight was over the Andaman Sea approaching Myanmar.

From Seattle Times • May 21, 2024

The United Nations refugee agency said on Tuesday that about 400 people were believed to be stranded on two boats adrift in the Andaman Sea, calling on nearby governments to help rescue them.

From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2023

The long journey across the Andaman Sea in overcrowded fishing boats is always dangerous, but especially at this time of the year, at the peak of the monsoon storm season.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2023

"At the same time they have pushed significant supply through central Myanmar to the Andaman Sea where it seems few were looking," he said.

From Reuters • Jun. 2, 2023

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