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The most transparent are the waters of the Atlantic (66 m), Indian (50 m) and Pacific (62 m) oceans. The seas included in their composition are distinguished by the natural purity of the waters. But human activity has its impact on the environment, once polluting the most crystalline waters with waste products. Every year the situation worsens. The cleanest seas in the world may soon be on the list of the dirtiest.
10 Andaman Sea
Opens the ten cleanest seas that can boast transparency, Andaman Sea. It is part of the Indian Ocean and is located between the Malacca and Indochina peninsulas. The total occupied area is 605 thousand square meters. kilometers. According to some sources, it is known that the sea got its name in honor of the mythical god Anduman, who was revered in Malaysia. One of the richest underwater worlds is concentrated here, which has over 400 species of fish alone. Among the marine representatives living here, you can meet the Irrawaddy dolphins, flying and reef fish, dugongs, sailboats, etc.
9. The Philippine Sea
The Philippine Sea ranks ninth among the cleanest. It is part of the Pacific Ocean. After Sargasso, this is the second largest sea on the planet with a total area of 5726 thousand square meters. kilometers. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that the sea does not have clear land boundaries, like Sargasso. It washes the coasts of the Japanese Islands, the Philippine Islands, as well as the coast of the island of Taiwan. It has a relatively low salinity. The Philippine Sea is rich in living fauna. Whales live here, which is why fishing and whaling are developed here.
8. Arabian Sea
In eighth place among the cleanest seas in the world is Arabian. It is part of the Indian Ocean. The total occupied area is about 4 thousand square meters. kilometers, and the maximum depth is about 6 thousand meters. The most transparent waters are found off the coast of the Maldives and the uninhabited island of Astola, which is one of the most popular ecotourism destinations. The waters of the Arabian Sea are very warm all year round: in summer the average temperature is +27, in winter it does not fall below +22 degrees. Sailors Arabian was known under several names: Omani, Persian, Green, Sindhu, etc.
7. White Sea
White ranks seventh among the cleanest seas. Its waters are considered the most transparent in Russia. It is part of the Arctic Ocean. Because of the curved coastline, the sea is also called the “Bay of Serpents”. The total occupied area of ”white” waters is more than 90 thousand square meters. kilometers, and the maximum depth is 343 meters. The average water temperature here is quite low – +16 degrees, and in winter the temperature drops to -1,7 degrees below zero. For half a year, the sea is bound by glaciers up to 1,5 meters thick.
6. Mediterranean
Mediterranean ranks sixth in the list of the cleanest seas in the world. It is part of the Atlantic Ocean. The purity of the sea is considered relative. The clean zone mainly includes the coast of Greece, where the water is really incredibly clear. As for the coasts of the same sea, which adjoin Spain and Italy, they are very polluted. Spain was fined for non-compliance with environmental regulations, which did not prevent the country from further polluting Mediterranean waters. Despite this, the sea is distinguished by species diversity of fauna. There are about 550 species of fish alone here.
5. Cretan Sea
Cretan Sea, which is part of the Mediterranean, is considered one of the cleanest. It is located between the islands of the Cyclades and the island of Crete. It also borders the Aegean Sea. North Crete is very popular with tourists because of the crystal clear waters of the coast and the well-being of beautiful sandy beaches. Many beaches of Crete have been awarded the Blue Flag of Europe for the cleanliness of the sea.
4. Red sea
Red sea ranks fourth in the list of the cleanest. Its waters are not only one of the most transparent, but also the most salty and warm. The average temperature is +30 degrees, and salinity in some places reaches 42%. This is the only sea on the planet that does not have freshwater tributaries. Its bottom is covered with corals, which give the sea the appropriate shade. The underwater world is incomparably rich and beautiful here, which attracts tourists every year. Incredible coral reefs attract a huge number of fish here. Under water here you can meet dolphins, green turtles and many other representatives of the living world. The most beautiful sea in the world is currently under serious threat of pollution due to waste being thrown away.
3. Sargasso Sea
Opens the top three cleanest Sargasso Sea. Its uniqueness lies not only in transparency, but also in the absence of clear boundaries without shores. The total area of occupied waters is about 7 million square meters. kilometers, 6 of which are covered with sargassum algae (hence the name Sargassum). Unlike the next representative of the rating, there is a rather rich marine fauna here: various representatives of the fish family, sea turtles, crabs, etc. The water here is very warm and does not fall below +26 degrees in winter. The maximum recorded depth in Sargassovo is 7 thousand meters. The sea was discovered by Christopher Columbus, who referred to it as “a jar of algae”. Every year the ecological situation in these waters is deteriorating, which soon threatens with severe pollution.
2. The Dead Sea
The Dead Sea is not only the purest, but also the most salty. Due to this, its “sterility” is ensured. It is located between Jordan and Israel. Its total area is 810 sq. kilometers. There is no marine fauna here. Even bacteria cannot exist here. In the waters of the Dead Sea, it is impossible to drown because of the high density. Many tourists come here every year, as the dead waters have amazing healing properties.
1. Weddell Sea
Leads the ranking Weddell Sea with the purest salt water. The transparency of Wedell is 79 meters deep, which is much more than that of other seas. Only distilled water is more transparent. Its area is 2920 thousand square meters. meters, the maximum depth is 6 thousand meters. In addition, Wedell is considered one of the coldest seas in the world. Almost all year round it is bound by two-meter-thick Antarctic glaciers. The winter water temperature here reaches -2 degrees. The sea was discovered in 1823 by the expedition of J. Wedell, after whom it was named.