Underwater microphones have detected explosions happening every 62 minutes in certain parts of the Indonesian Ocean, revealing that dynamite fishing is far more widespread than previously believed. This method, once thought to be a rare or outdated practice, is now showing significant prevalence in the region. The discovery was made through a collaboration between European and Indonesian research institutions, using advanced technology like acoustic recorders and an artificial intelligence algorithm to identify explosions in the ocean's soundscape. The research team, led by Ben Williams from University College London and the Zoological Society of London, placed acoustic recorders across several regions of the Indonesian archipelago to continuously monitor all sounds coming from the seabed. This method offers a more efficient and less intrusive way to track illegal fishing activities compared to traditional methods such as boat patrols or satellite monitoring. The AI algorithm used in the study was developed by Sonny Burniston, while field data collection was handled by Aimee du Luart, under the guidance of David Curnick and Kate E. Jones. Dynamite fishing involves setting off homemade explosives near coral reefs to stun or kill fish, often causing severe damage to the coral itself. The blast can shatter coral skeletons in seconds, a recovery process that may take decades due to the slow growth rate of corals. This repeated damage raises serious concerns about the long-term health of marine ecosystems. If corals cannot regenerate between explosions, the biodiversity of these areas could be severely threatened, impacting both marine life and the coastal communities that depend on these ecosystems for food and livelihood. The study is part of the Mars Coral Restoration Project Monitoring Team and involves collaboration with several universities, including Queen Mary University of London, Lancaster University, IPB University in Bogor, and Hasanuddin University in Makassar. Funding and coordination for the project have been managed by researchers such as Tries B. Razak, Timothy A. C. Lamont, David J. Smith, and Jamaluddin Jompa. The technology used in this research could be expanded to monitor destructive fishing practices across the Indo-Pacific region and beyond, offering a new and effective tool for ocean conservation efforts.