The North Sea can be turbulent. However, it’s probably not something to panic about from your couch 4,000 miles away. Credit... Agence France-Presse — Getty Images ...

The North Sea's TikTok stardom is fueled by ... More alliance via Getty Images) dpa/picture alliance via ... The TikTok videos tend to focus on one aspect of life on the North Sea: big, scary waves.

The North Sea is very busy, with the most ships (about 260,000 a year) passing through the Dutch portion of it, according to the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.