Caribbean Sea: "True Paradise on Earth"

As soon as you step onto Cancun Beach, the bright turquoise ocean opens up to your eyes. Therefore, I would like to separately describe how beautiful the Caribbean Sea is in Cancun. It seems to me that only Nana Maldives sea water can be such a bright color. You stand on the shore and cannot believe that this is possible in nature!

Cancun beach. Photo from our hotel balcony

Another view from the balcony

Beach in Cancun

Beach Cancun Beach

Water color Caribbean Sea conquers everyone! And after that, I think people become more picky about water if they fly to, for example, Bali on their next trip. The sand, the entry into the sea, the depth, purity and color of the water are all at the highest level.

Waves

The waves in Cancun on the Caribbean coast are not small, but the beauty that a person sees in front of him outshines these waves and you jump joyfully with happiness. You won't be able to swim, but jumping in the waves near the shore is also fun. Perhaps this is a seasonal phenomenon.

Photo: Cancun Beach

A glass to those traveling to Mexico to Cancun

Algae on Cancun Beach

Seaweed

There is algae almost all over the beach, which they do not have time to quickly remove. At first it was embarrassing and not very pleasant, but on the second day you accept it and don’t pay attention anymore. In our Hotel Oasis Cancun beach perimeter is perfectly clean, the cleaners work tirelessly. In the mornings, algae is collected on a tractor.

Purity

Or maybe the contingent of people coming to Mexico is slightly different, so in Cancun you won’t see bags, bottles, chips packages floating and rotting in the water, or other dirt; this is not the case here. Our impressions of this resort are described in detail in the article

The color of azure waves Caribbean Sea captivates at first sight. Such beautiful turquoise water is probably not found in any other body of water on our planet. One gets the feeling that the talented artist “nature” added blueness and brightness to it, applying some unimaginable filters. The only thing that catches your eye is the algae in Mexico

But since 2011, the beauty of the Caribbean coast has been under threat. In its waters, sea brown algae appeared and continue to multiply and reside with incredible speed. Sargasso grow along the coasts of the seas, in tropical and subtropical latitudes, and resemble ordinary bushy plants, about two meters high. And the accumulation of swim bladders on their branches looks like bunches of berries, for which the algae received their second name “ sea grapes" Thanks to these bubbles, sargassum is able to stay on the surface of the water and move along with currents and wind, forming huge brown fields.

Migrating in this way, the algae captured almost all coastline, turning the clear Caribbean waters into an unappetizing soup of brown noodles that wash up on land in waves, occupying most of the coastline. With the arrival of the summer of 2015, the amount of sargassum on the coast reached its maximum, and turned into a real natural disaster for almost all countries of the Caribbean.

Sargasso disaster

Sargassum decomposing on the shore attracts a large number of flying insects with its disgusting smell and poisons fish in coastal waters, and can even lead to the disappearance of some populations. Due to toxins released by rotting plants, several dozen cases of skin diseases have been recorded in Cuba. For the safety of vacationers, the authorities had to close part of the beaches of Barbados, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, Cuba and a number of other countries, essentially disrupting tourist season, and throw all our strength into fighting the natural disaster.

Causes of Sargassum invasion

Scientists still cannot name the true cause of the Sargassum invasion. Some refer to increased level nutrients in the waters of the Caribbean Sea, others on global warming and changes in ocean currents, which carry brown masses from the outside Sargasso Sea, located in the Atlantic Ocean. Most likely both are right, and in August 2015, East Coast Yucatan Peninsula, several tons of brown algae were removed, poisoning the environment.

Algae control in Mexico

The leadership of Mexico has thrown itself into the fight against this natural phenomenon all the country's forces, allocating more than $9 million to clean up the coast. A large number of municipal rescue workers, several dozen units of special equipment and more than 4 thousand volunteers were called up. Early in the morning, cleaning vehicles pass along all the still empty beaches, raking rotting plants into heaps in order to remove them from the beach areas and dispose of them.

Owners large hotels are also interested in clearing their territories of uninvited guests, and are actively helping the Mexican authorities prepare for the new tourist season.

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First-class beach holidays, the seas of the Dominican Republic, its carnival and amazing historical attractions are the main reasons for the popularity of the distant Caribbean state. By the way, the answer to the question of which sea washes the Dominican Republic is just that: the Caribbean.

All shades of turquoise

Even artists get confused if you ask them about the color of the Caribbean. It is inimitable in any weather and in all seasons, and the range of its shades can be expressed in one word - delight! The rainy season in the Dominican Republic begins in mid-May and continues until the first days of autumn. The rest of the time, nothing can overshadow a beach holiday and a varied excursion program for those who are not afraid long flight and spared no expense to buy the tour of his dreams.
The water temperature in the Caribbean Sea in the resorts of the Dominican Republic ranges from +25 to +28 degrees, which makes swimming in it especially comfortable. For diving fans here - real paradise and every dive is accompanied by amazing discoveries and observations. For those interested in numbers, the following facts will seem interesting:

The area of the Caribbean Sea exceeds 2.5 million square meters. km.
The most great depth the sea is almost 8.8 km. This point is located in a trench near the Cayman Islands.
The first Europeans set foot on the shores of the Caribbean Sea in 1492. This was the expedition of Christopher Columbus.
Piracy appeared here in the 17th century, and representatives of this illegal business practiced attacks on ships until the first half of the 19th century.
In 1914, the Panama Canal was opened, connecting the Caribbean Sea with Pacific Ocean.
The salt concentration in the Caribbean Sea is about 36%. This is slightly less than the figures Mediterranean Sea.

Ocean outside the window

The question of what seas are in the Dominican Republic can be answered a little differently than simply “Caribbean”. Its northern and northeastern coasts are washed by northern part Atlantic Ocean, which occupies the second step of the podium in terms of the size of the water surface, average depth and volume of water after the Quiet.
The main attraction of the Atlantic in the Dominican Republic is the coral reefs, which become the object of close attention of divers from all over the world. The island of Cayo Levantado, located in Samana Bay, attracts fans of secluded beach holiday. Here you can watch many birds in their natural environment habitats, and at the end of winter see humpback whales.

All seas and oceans and rivers on Earth communicate with each other. The water surface level is the same everywhere.

But you rarely see such a border. This is the border between the seas.

And the most amazing mergers are truly those where there is a visible contrast, a clear boundary between seas or flowing rivers.

North Sea and Baltic Sea

The meeting point of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea near the city of Skagen, Denmark. Water does not mix due to different densities. Locals call it the end of the world.

Mediterranean Sea and Aegean Sea

Meeting point of the Mediterranean Sea and Aegean Sea near the Peloponnese Peninsula, Greece.

Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean

The meeting point of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean at the Strait of Gibraltar. Water does not mix due to differences in density and salinity.

Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean

Meeting point of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean in the Antilles region

The meeting place of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean on the island of Eleuthera, Bahamas. On the left is the Caribbean Sea (turquoise water), on the right is the Atlantic Ocean (blue water).

Suriname River and Atlantic Ocean

Meeting point of the Suriname River and the Atlantic Ocean in South America

Uruguay and tributary (Argentina)

The confluence of the Uruguay River and its tributary in the province of Misiones, Argentina. One of them is cleared for needs Agriculture, the other becomes almost red with clay during the rainy season.

Gega and Yupshara (Abkhazia)

The confluence of the Gega and Yupshara rivers in Abkhazia. Gega is blue, and Yupshara is brown.

Rio Negro and Solimões (cf. Amazon section) (Brazil)

The confluence of the Rio Negro and Solimões rivers in Brazil.

Six miles from Manaus in Brazil, the Rio Negro and Solimões rivers join but do not mix for 4 kilometers. Rio Negro has dark water, while Solimões has light water. This phenomenon is explained by differences in temperature and flow speed. The Rio Negro flows at a speed of 2 kilometers per hour and a temperature of 28 degrees Celsius, and the Solimões at a speed of 4 to 6 kilometers and a temperature of 22 degrees Celsius.

Moselle and Rhine (Germany)

The confluence of the Moselle and Rhine rivers in Koblenz, Germany. The Rhine is lighter, the Moselle is darker.

Ilz, Danube and Inn (Germany)

The confluence of the three rivers Ilz, Danube and Inn in Passau, Germany.

Ilts is a small mountain river (in the 3rd photo in the lower left corner), the Danube in the middle and the light-colored Inn. Although the Inn is wider and fuller than the Danube at its confluence, it is considered a tributary.

Kura and Aragvi (Georgia)

The confluence of the Kura and Aragvi rivers in Mtskheta, Georgia.

Alaknanda and Bhagirathi (India)

The confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers in Devaprayag, India. Alaknanda is dark, Bhagirathi is light.

Irtysh and Ulba (Kazakhstan)

The confluence of the Irtysh and Ulba rivers in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan. The Irtysh is clean, the Ulba is muddy.

Thompson and Fraser (Canada)

Confluence of the Thompson and Fraser Rivers, British Columbia, Canada. The Fraser River is fed by mountain waters and therefore has muddier water than the Thompson River, which flows through the plains.

Jialing and Yangtze (China)

The confluence of the Jialing and Yangtze rivers in Chongqing, China. The Jialing River, on the right, stretches for 119 km. In the city of Chongqing it flows into the Yangtze River. The clear waters of Jialing meet the brown waters of the Yangtze.

Argut and Katun (Russia)

The confluence of the Argut and Katun rivers in the Ongudai region, Altai, Russia. Argut is muddy, and Katun is clean.

Oka and Volga (Russia)

The confluence of the Oka and Volga rivers Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. On the right is Oka (gray), on the left is Volga (blue).

Irtysh and Om (Russia)

The confluence of the Irtysh and Om rivers in Omsk, Russia. The Irtysh is muddy, the Om is transparent.

Cupid and Zeya (Russia)

The confluence of the Amur and Zeya rivers in Blagoveshchensk, Amur region, Russia. On the left is Cupid, on the right is Zeya.

Big Yenisei and Small Yenisei (Russia)

Confluence of the Greater Yenisei and the Lesser Yenisei near Kyzyl, Tyva Republic, Russia. On the left is the Big Yenisei, on the right is the Small Yenisei.

Irtysh and Tobol (Russia)

The confluence of the Irtysh and Tobol rivers near Tobolsk, Tyumen region, Russia. The Irtysh is light, muddy, the Tobol is dark, transparent.

Ardon and Tseydon (Russia)

The confluence of the Ardon and Tseydon rivers in North Ossetia, Russia. The muddy river is Ardon, and the light turquoise, clear river is Tseydon.

Katun and Koksa (Russia)

The confluence of the Katun and Koksa rivers near the village of Ust-Koksa, Altai, Russia. The Koksa River flows to the right, its water is dark in color. On the left is Katun, water with a greenish tint.

Katun and Akkem (Russia)

The confluence of the Katun and Akkem rivers in the Altai Republic, Russia. Katun is blue, Akkem is white.

Chuya and Katun (Russia)

The confluence of the Chuya and Katun rivers in the Ongudai region of the Altai Republic, Russia

The waters of the Chuya in this place (after the confluence with the Chaganuzun River) acquire an unusual cloudy white lead color and seem dense and thick. Katun is clean and turquoise. Combining together, they form a single two-color stream with a clear boundary, and for some time they flow without mixing.

Belaya and Kama (Russia)

The confluence of the Kama and Belaya rivers in Agidel, Bashkiria, Russia. The Belaya River is blue, and the Kama is greenish.

Chebdar and Bashkaus (Russia)

The confluence of the Chebdar and Bashkaus rivers near Mount Kaishkak, Altai, Russia.

Chebdar is blue, originates at an altitude of 2500 meters above sea level, flows through a deep gorge, where the height of the walls reaches 100 meters. The Bashkaus is greenish at the confluence.

Ilet and mineral spring (Russia)

The confluence of the Ilet River and mineral spring in the Republic of Mari El, Russia.

Green and Colorado (USA)

Confluence of the Green and Colorado Rivers in national park Canyonlands, Utah, USA. Green is green and Colorado is brown. The beds of these rivers run through different compositions. rocks, that’s why the colors of the water are so contrasting.

Ohio and Mississippi (USA)

Confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, USA. Mississippi is green and Ohio is brown. The waters of these rivers do not mix and have a clear boundary at a distance of almost 6 km.

Monongahela and Allegheny (USA)

The confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers joins the Ohio River in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, USA. At the confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers they lose their names and become the new Ohio River.

White and Blue Nile (Sudan)

The confluence of the White Nile and Blue Nile rivers in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan.

Araks and Akhuryan (Türkiye)

The confluence of the Araks and Akhuryan rivers near Bagaran, on the Armenia-Türkiye border. On the right is Akhuryan (clean water), on the left is Araks (muddy water).

Rhone and Saone (France)

The confluence of the Saone and Rhone rivers in Lyon, France. The Rhone is blue, and its tributary the Saone is grey.

Drava and Danube (Croatia)

Confluence of the Drava and Danube rivers, Osijek, Croatia. On the right bank of the Drava River, 25 kilometers upstream from the confluence with the Danube, is the city of Osijek.

Rhone and Arv (Switzerland)

The confluence of the Rhone and Arve rivers in Geneva, Switzerland.

The river on the left is the transparent Rhône, which emerges from Lake Leman.

The river on the right is the muddy Arve, which is fed by many glaciers in the Chamonix valley.

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