Dominican seas. Why is the White Sea called white, the Black Sea black, the Red Sea red, and the Yellow Sea yellow?


“Sea, sea... Bottomless world!” - these words from a once popular song excite our imagination with romantic pictures of seascapes with blue distances, blue skies and turquoise waves.

Which sea is the bluest?(The answer is at the very end of the post).

Somewhere in our souls our distant warm sea begins to rustle, echoing the rustling waves in summer sea fantasies...

How many oceans and seas are there on our planet?

According to the International Geographical Bureau, there are 4 oceans and 54 seas on Earth, which together form the World Ocean, which makes up two-thirds of the surface of the entire globe.

What color is the ocean?

The color of sea water in the World Ocean is far from uniform, and it is different in different parts of the Earth, that is, each sea has a unique color shade, unique to it.

What determines the color of the sea?

The color of the water changes periodically, and this depends on many factors, primarily on lighting, depth, transparency, color of the seabed, the presence of gases and the quantitative density of microorganisms inhabiting the sea, as well as on phenomena such as glow and sea blooms. In the distance, the color of the sea is close to the color of the sky. In cloudy weather it is gray, in clear weather it is blue. When the Sun sets, the bright blue sea takes on a golden hue. During waves, the sea appears whitish.

Scientists studying the depths of the sea claim that many seas get their name due to the color of the water. They believe that in warm seas In the tropical zone, the color of the water is dark blue, and even blue; in shelf seas it is greenish, and in muddy coastal seas it has a yellowish tint.

Why is the White Sea called white, the Black Sea black, the Red Sea red, and the Yellow Sea yellow?

The White Sea is the sacred sea of ​​the North; it is fraught with many unsolved secrets.

The White Sea probably got its name from the color of the white snow and ice that covers it in winter time. But there is another assumption, which is that the name “White” Sea received from the religious meaning of the sphere, that is, the heavenly one.

Indeed, in semantics, white is a heavenly, divine color. There is a hypothesis that the White Sea and its coast are located on the territory of a once thriving mystical civilization - Hyperborea.

The Black Sea got its name because in cloudy weather the surface of the sea darkens under black clouds. The Turkic nomads, who noticed this, gave it the name “Kara-Deniz”.

There is another plausible assumption about the origin of the name of the Black Sea. It has been known since ancient times that all objects that have been in its mysterious depths turn black. And this happens because at a depth of more than 200 meters, sea water is saturated with hydrogen sulfide, which easily forms black salts.

The Red Sea is red in color due to brown microscopic algae that periodically develop in it. But there is another version regarding the name of the Red Sea. They say that in ancient times, sailors gave the sea the name “Red” because of the color of the rocks with which it is surrounded.

Exists ancient legend, relating to biblical events, which tells about the difficult journey of the Jews from Egypt to Israel through the Red Sea.

Moses, who led the Jewish people, ordered the sea waters to part in the name of God. And before their eyes the deep bottom of the sea with rocks and mountain ranges, with gorges and depressions, during the passage through which a lot of people died, which was the reason for the name of the Red Sea.

The Red Sea is one of the clearest and saltiest seas. Its crystal purity is explained by the fact that not a single river flows into it, which could bring with it silt and sand and, thereby, cloud the sea waters. And although the sea is called Red, its waters have a beautiful azure color.

The Yellow Sea is so named because the clay that is abundant on the coast periodically acquires a yellowish tint.

Is it possible to determine the color of the sea?

For the first time, a device for determining the color of reservoirs was invented back in late XIX century by the Swiss geographer Forel, who studied lakes. The device was somewhat inconvenient for working with sea water.

The famous German oceanographer Ule developed a water color scale, consisting of a set of twenty-two glass sealed test tubes with samples of solutions of different shades, from light aquamarine to brownish green. Ole modified the device, improved it, and in given time Using this device you can determine the color of sea water.

Of course, if you take sea water into your palm, it will turn out to be transparent, having no color at all. And only in the sea or ocean does it acquire its unique shade.

Which seas have the greenest water color?

There are amazingly beautiful seas on Earth with eye-catching fairy-tale shades. These sea beauties include the Sargasso Sea.

The Sargasso Sea has a bright greenish tint due to the accumulation of green algae on its surface, which form entire islands, roads, and even fields. And the sailors who found themselves in this area of ​​the ocean for the first time mistakenly took it for land.

One of the most vibrant tropical seas is the Caribbean Sea. Its water shines from deep turquoise to bright emerald shades.

The Sea of ​​Azov also has a greenish tint, especially during the plankton development season. And during the storm season, the sea takes on a color from yellow-green to yellow-brown due to changes in water transparency. The sea begins to become cloudy because the bottom silt periodically becomes agitated and the river flow of turbid waters increases.

And what color shades do people for whom the sea is a place of everyday work notice in sea waters?

Those who have connected their lives with the sea see and notice the most extraordinary subtle shades in the sea and ocean waters surrounding them. After all, the sea changes with the time of day, its color depends on the seasons and weather factors. When the character of the sea changes, its color also changes. And these changes cannot be ignored.

Some of the most vivid impressions include memories of a holiday at sea. What is it about this beautiful sea element that we remember? The gentle rays of the southern sun? The soft velvet of coastal sand? The rustling whisper of the waves or the warm breath of the salty wind?..

Perhaps, among all these soul-intoxicating memorable moments, the most powerful is the color of the sea. This fantastic blue, delighting our admiring gaze, remains in our memory as an aquamarine delight, a turquoise fairy tale or an azure legend. And all the picturesque shades of the sea merge into one wonderful sea color, with which any memory of the sea is associated.

If you try to answer the question, which sea is the bluest, it is unlikely that you will come to one single true answer. After all, each sea has its own unique color from the blue range with unique shades of turquoise, aquamarine or emerald.

The bluest sea is the sea that lives in our joyful memories or sweet dreams of beauty.
And dreams certainly come true...

Agree, choosing the most beautiful sea on the planet is quite difficult. Each of them has its own characteristics and characteristics, and people, as a rule, give preference to one or another sea, based on their tastes and interests. However, some seas deserve special attention, since their beauty and uniqueness simply cannot fail to impress tourists.

Red sea

Many travelers and lovers beach holiday claim that, despite the fact that there are quite a lot of seas in the world, none of them compares to the Red Sea. It is truly unique, because it is so bright and diverse underwater world, like here, you simply won’t find it. It was in these places that the famous Jacques-Yves Cousteau shot a film called “The World of Silence”

The Red Sea is located in Egypt. It is interesting that the water in this sea really has a reddish tint. Why? This question still remains unanswered. Some researchers say that algae gives the water this color, while others suggest that the red color of the water is the result of reflections from nearby rocks in the water.

The Red Sea ecosystem has the ability to fully recover in record time. short time. This is despite the fact that the Suez Canal, where oil tankers are located, is located in close proximity to it. That is why the Red Sea is not only the most beautiful and warmest in the world, but also the cleanest.

Caribbean Sea

The Caribbean Sea is located in the western part of the Atlantic Ocean, or more precisely, between the South and Central America. In the south, the Caribbean Sea is bordered by Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and in the west by Nicaragua, Costa Rica, the Yucatan Peninsula, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico. total area sea ​​is 2754 square kilometers, thanks to which it is in 6th place in the ranking of the most big seas peace.

The Caribbean Sea is very warm. Even in February average temperature water is 25 degrees. What can we say about August, when the water temperature usually exceeds 29 degrees. This sea delights not only with its landscapes, but also with the indescribable beauty of the underwater world. sea ​​turtles, sharks, humpback whales, manatees, seals, flying fish are just some of the tropical fauna that live here. It’s not for nothing that tourists love to explore the depths of this beautiful sea.

Mediterranean Sea

The Mediterranean Sea is located between Asia and South Africa in the east, as well as Europe in the north. Its area is 2500 square kilometers. This sea is famous, first of all, for its special beauty and tranquility. It attracts millions of tourists due to its comfortable climate. In summer it is dry, hot and clear, and in winter it is humid and not very cool. However, what makes the Mediterranean Sea particularly attractive is its fantastic landscapes and landscapes. The Italian and French Riviera, the coast of Naples, the shores of Lebanon and Greece, as well as the Adriatic coast of distant Croatia are incredibly popular.

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 in 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 somewhat 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

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    Red sea

    The Red Sea is the cleanest sea in which you can swim. And this despite the fact that the Suez Canal and, accordingly, oil tankers are located very close to the sea. And all because the Red Sea ecosystem has the ability to fully recover in record time.


    Another reason for the purity of the sea is that not a single river flows into the sea that could bring silt and sand. Size and cleanliness are not the only reason to visit this sea. The Red Sea is also one of the warmest and saltiest seas (it ranks second after the Dead Sea).

    The name of the sea is also not accidental. The sea is called this way because of the unusual reddish hue of the water. Why the water has this color is not known exactly. Environmentalists say the likely cause is algae, which gives the water a red tint. And other researchers give a more banal reason: the red color arises from the reflection of adjacent rocks in the water.

    And another argument why it’s worth visiting the Red Sea is the richness of marine fauna. It is this sea that attracts divers from all over the world more than others. There are more than three thousand different species of fish and 300 types of corals in the sea.

    Caribbean Sea

    One of largest seas of our planet (its area is 2,754,000 square kilometers). The Caribbean Sea is located in the Western Hemisphere and is part of the Atlantic Ocean. Only 2% Caribbean Islands inhabited, and everything else is endless expanses of nature.


    Despite its size and amazing depths(and the most deep point Caribbean Sea - 7,886 meters), the sea is mostly famous for its amazing barrier reef.

    9% of the world's coral reefs are located in the Caribbean Sea! Many tourists come here in search of pearls.

    Another feature of the Caribbean is, of course, films about pirates, which are mainly filmed in these waters. This is not surprising, since piracy has flourished here since the 17th century.

    Mediterranean Sea

    The Mediterranean Sea is the only sea in the World Ocean whose waters wash the shores of three parts of the world: Europe, Asia and Africa. In the pool Mediterranean Sea includes such seas as Marmara, Black and Azov.

    Among the most popular islands Mediterranean Sea Cyprus, Crete, Lesvos, Corsica, Sicily, Sardinia, Malta, Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca and others.


    IN last years Extremely high pollution of sea water is recorded. According to the UN, 650 million tons of wastewater, 129 tons of mineral oils, 6 tons of mercury, and 3.8 tons of lead are dumped into the Mediterranean Sea annually. Many marine species are on the verge of destruction. At the bottom of the sea is great amount garbage. Most of the seabed is dotted with it.

    Despite the level of pollution, many tourists come here. Unique climate, beautiful coastline, rich history and culture attract millions of tourists to the Mediterranean every year.

    Andaman Sea

    This sea is one of the warmest in the world. Throughout the year, the Andaman Sea delights local residents and crowds of tourists with clear turquoise water, which never gets colder than 28 degrees. And in spring the water temperature here is even above 30 degrees.

    The Andaman Sea refers to the water area Indian Ocean, it is called "semi-closed".


    Square Andaman Sea- 605 thousand square meters. The average depth is just over a thousand meters.

    The salt concentration in the sea is lower compared to the Pacific Ocean. Therefore, this sea is chosen by diving fans. Also attractive is the fact that the bottom of the Andaman Sea is covered with clean white sands and healing clays.

    In addition, it is in the waters of this sea that the legendary Irrawaddy dolphin lives. These dolphins are classified as cetaceans. The Irrawaddy dolphin can spray water from its mouth, which is very reminiscent of whales.

    Philippine Sea

    The Philippine Sea is one of the largest seas in the world. The area of ​​this sea is 5,726,000 square kilometers. The sea is not only large, but also deep. The maximum depth is more than 11 thousand meters.

    It was in the Philippine Sea that scientists discovered the deep Mariana Trench, which still continues to amaze with its mysteries and secrets. It contains the deepest point in the world, open by people- Challenger Deep.

    The Philippine Sea does not have clear coastal boundaries. It separates from Pacific Ocean groups of islands.


    Tourists go to the Philippine Sea for exciting excursions, where divers look for sunken ships. The sea water is crystal clear, so underwater photographers are also frequent visitors.

    Ridges that reach a length of about 2.5 kilometers slowly rise to the surface of the sea from the bottom. In addition, in some places you can see huge volcanoes, almost 3 kilometers high. However, due to the great depth of the sea, few emerge to the surface.

    coral sea

    The Coral Sea is not much smaller than the Philippine Sea. Its area is 4,068,000 square kilometers. The Coral Sea lies off the coast of Australia and New Guinea.


    The name of the sea is not accidental - it is in this sea that there are a large number of coral reefs and islands. The world's largest and most famous coral reef is the Great barrier reef- located right here.

    The Great Barrier Reef is a ridge of coral reefs and islands in the Coral Sea. The reef is one of seven natural wonders light, it can be seen even from space, and it is larger than the Great Wall of China.

    The coral sea harbors a fantastic array of marine life. The attraction of these waters is the flying fish, which, jumping out of the water, travels from 20 to 400 meters in the air.

    Tasman Sea

    The Tasman Sea is unique primarily for its location - it crosses several climatic zones at once: tropical, subtropical and temperate. The area of ​​the sea is 2,300,000 square kilometers. In the Tasman Trench the depth reaches six thousand meters.


    There are a large number of islands in the sea. The most famous of them is Tasmania, an island located 240 km south of Australia.

    Scientists believe that Tasmania was once part of the Australian continent, but later separated. Now this is the largest area of ​​Australian nature reserves, because unique animals live there. The most famous animal is the Tasmanian devil.

    The island of Bols Pyramid is also unique - it is a huge rock that rises almost 600 meters above sea level.

    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 Atlantic Ocean. Most likely, both are right, and in August 2015, several tons of brown algae, poisoning the environment, were washed up on the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula.



    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 piles 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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