The seas are beautiful and mysterious. They fascinate, attract, make you forget about the problems of today and give us their underwater wonders. A vacation on the most beautiful sea in the world is a worthy end to a busy year.
Of course, the perception of the beauty of the sea largely depends on the beauty of the beach and the purity of the sea itself. It is ironic that there are no beaches on the cleanest sea in the world, since most of the year it is covered with drifting ice.
And to make your beach vacation unforgettably beautiful, we have compiled the top 10 most beautiful seas. Visit them and decide for yourself which one you liked best.
10. The Caribbean
Once this sea was teeming with pirates, who for several centuries had a great economic, political and even social influence on the situation in the West Indies. And now this sea is teeming with quite peaceful vacationers who are attracted by picturesque tropical landscapes and a diverse underwater world.
In warm waters, the temperature of which rarely drops below 25 degrees, you may encounter sea turtles, humpback whales, flying fish, butterfly fish, marlin, and even sharks.
9. The Mediterranean Sea
Calmness and a comfortable climate - this is what those who choose to relax in one of the resorts of the Mediterranean Sea receive. It rarely rains in summer, and in winter it is not too cool and humid enough.
If you are interested in underwater flora and fauna, then be sure to visit Our White Sea (the Romans called it Ours and the Turks White), because about 550 species of fish and over 800 species of plants live in its waters. By the way, 2% of the living creatures of the Mediterranean Sea came into it from the Red Sea, along the Suez Canal.
8. Coral Sea
Between Australia, New Guinea and Vanuatu there is a beautiful sea, named after its coral wealth. And the main treasure of the Coral Sea is the Great Barrier Reef - one of the seven natural wonders of the world. It includes 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands.
It is the largest coral reef in the world, consisting of countless tiny polyps. It serves as a home for a huge amount of flora and fauna. By the way, coral reefs disappear 5% faster than tropical forests, and the Great Barrier Reef itself has lost over 50% of its coral polyps since 1985. So hurry up to enjoy its splendor while it is possible.
7. Sea of Bali
One of the most beautiful corners of our planet is located in the Pacific Ocean and belongs to the mainland inter-island seas. Water temperature in its surface layers reaches 29 ° С.
An interesting feature of the Bali Sea is the dark color of sand, which creates a beautiful contrast with light water. And its bottom is lined with sediments with a large amount of volcanic tuff (a rock made of particles of volcanic sand and ash). This is due to the presence of large volcanoes on the islands that adjoin the sea from the south.
There are many exotic creatures in the Bali Sea, such as angelfish, scallops, hammerhead sharks and giant turtles. However, fierce competition for survival and territory has led to the appearance of a large number of poisonous and toxic creatures in the waters of this sea.
6. The White Sea
The smallest and at the same time the most beautiful sea in Russia is famous for its northern nature and cold climate. One of his old names says so - Studenoye. But this does not prevent physically healthy people from swimming in its waters. True, not for long, because in summer the surface temperature of the water rarely rises above 13 degrees.
If you are determined to plunge into the White Sea, then know that in hot weather you can swim and sunbathe on the Yagrinsky beach in the city of Severodvinsk.
And even if you didn’t succeed in swimming, then you can go fishing notably. In the White Sea, such commercial fish species as navaga, Pacific herring, whitefish, catfish and cod are found.
And the White Sea is known for the fact that on its territory there is a popular cultural and pilgrimage center - the Solovetsky Islands.
5. The Arabian Sea
The Carlsberg Ridge and the northwestern extension of the Central Indian Ridge divide the Arabian Sea into two large hollows. Due to the unique structure and comfortable climate, this sea is teeming with fantastically diverse animals. Only fish and crustaceans, there are about a thousand species in it.
4. The Dead Sea
Despite its not too beautiful name, the Dead Sea is a huge and pleasing look oasis that adorns the desert mountainous terrain.
Only here you can swim in the water on your back, while reading a newspaper. Although it is not worth drinking the local water, it has a very unpleasant, salty-bitter taste. The salinity of this reservoir reaches 33.7%.
Over the past hundred years, the water level in the Dead Sea has fallen by a quarter, and according to scientists' forecasts, in 800 years it will turn into an extremely salted Death Valley.
3. The Lincoln Sea
This sea, located on the outskirts of the Arctic Ocean, is even more severe in nature than the White. Sites of pure water are rarely seen there even in the summer, mainly the water surface is covered with glaciers.
However, the Lincoln Sea is not without charm, largely due to the numerous fjords into which glaciers descend. And its open spaces serve as a home for walruses, narwhals, polar bears, seals and many other living creatures.
2. Andaman Sea
The landscapes framing the coast of the Andaman Sea fascinate in the same way as the nasty "character" of this watery Indian beauty.
In the Andaman Sea, tsunamis are not uncommon, and tidal waves can reach 7 meters in height. And on the seabed there is a volcano, which has calmed down for the time being.
But in a calm state, this sea is ready to reveal to you its entire rich inner world. And there is something to see: sailing fish, flying fish and anchovies, and even unique Irrawaddy dolphins.
1. The Red Sea
If you ask where is the most beautiful sea for diving, we will answer: "In the tectonic depression between the Arabian Peninsula and Africa." And his name is the Red Sea.
It is the only sea in the world into which no river flows. And, in addition, it can easily salt your soup. Because 1 liter of water in the Red Sea contains 41 grams of salts. For comparison: in the water of the Black Sea salts of 18 grams per liter.
But they come here not for salt, but for climate and biological resources. Even in January, the air temperature is 20-25 degrees, and in summer it can reach 30 or even 50 degrees.
And the local flora and fauna, which can please you with variegated colored fishes, important stingrays, leisurely turtles and funny dolphins, can frighten you with huge moray eels and sharks. But what really strikes the Red Sea is the diversity and quantity of corals. If you go to the Great Coral Reef - it's too expensive, then beautiful corals can be found in the Red Sea, for example, off the coast of Egypt.
