Sea ... Even the word itself sounds attractive. An unusually beautiful object of nature with its world, features, character.
Amazingly ordered nature, almost evenly distributing the sea across the oceans. It went to the continents. Now geographic guides and tourist avenues tell us about the existence of 81 seas on Earth.
It is difficult to choose the most beautiful sea from the whole variety of water spaces. Each has its own tastes and preferences. Someone loves the southern shore of the White Sea, while someone prefers to relax on the northern shore of the Black Sea.
But in our journey along the sea waves, we will try to understand as objectively as possible the issue of the most beautiful sea in the world.
The most picturesque seas of the planet:
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Bali
The Bali Sea in the Pacific Ocean compactly fits between the islands of Java, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Sulawesi and Madura. Indonesians call it Laut Bali.
The Bali Sea and its coast is one of the most amazing places on the planet. The bottom of the sea is lined with sediments of volcanic origin. Convenient and comfortable sandy beaches with subequatorial vegetation, multiple islands create a unique system of straits. From the surface of the water you can admire the peaks of the volcanoes of Batur and Tambor.
It is one of the warmest seas in the world. The water temperature in the upper layers reaches 28–29 ° C. Even at a depth of 50 meters, the water temperature does not drop below 26 ° C.
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Coral sea
A feature of the sea is the multiple coral reefs, which distinguishes it from other world seas and makes it one of the most beautiful seas on Earth.
The Coral Sea is located in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Australia, New Caledonia and New Guinea. The multiple islands of this sea are uninhabited and therefore have preserved their pristine nature. Here is the Great Barrier Reef. Through the Torres Strait, the Pacific and Indian Ocean exchange their waters.
Surface currents give rise to a large East Australian Current. Transparent water allows you to see all the beauty of the underwater world. Exotic and original representatives of fish and marine animals live in coral piles.
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Arabian Sea
The sea in the north of the Indian Ocean is peculiar in its geological structure. The Carlsberg Ridge and the northwestern extension of the Central Indian Ridge The Arabian Sea is divided into two large hollows.
Features of the climate and the structure of the bottom determined the diversity of its inhabitants. In the depths of the sea there are about 1,000 species of fish and crustaceans. The Arabian Sea is one of the most productive seas in the world.
The uninhabited island of Astola with its unusual and peculiar nature attracts ecotourists around the world. The rest of tourists are attracted by the picturesque landscapes and beautiful beaches of the Maldives. By the way, on most-beauty.ru you can admire photos of the most beautiful beaches of our planet.
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Lincoln Sea
The outskirts of the Arctic Ocean are not without their charms.
Conveniently located between Canada and Greenland, the sea is amazing with its rocky shores, in many places indented by fjords. Glaciers descend to the sea through crevices.
For almost the entire year, the sea is under a 2-meter thick ice. Only in the summer, the Lincoln Sea allows you to briefly see areas of open water.
Note that this is the northernmost sea from the entire list of Arctic seas. The harsh continental climate and the white silence of the sea are not lifeless. Here you can meet walruses, seals, narwhals. In the waters of the Lincoln Sea there is cod, flounder. Polar bears, hares and ermines live in the vast expanses of the white desert.
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Lazarev Sea
The Lazarev Sea is washed by the coast of Antarctica with the unusual and romantic name Queen Maud Land.
On Russian maps, it refers to the Atlantic Ocean, in the world - to the Southern Ocean, not yet recognized by the Russian Geographical Society.
The Lazarev Sea has beautifully picturesque open spaces in which large small icebergs drift. The shores consist of steep ice cliffs, which were chosen by penguins and flying sea birds. Whales often approach the icy shores. Most likely, the clear water of the melted glaciers is saturated with oxygen.
In the Lazarev Sea, a glacier of the same name with a width of 100 km is issued over a long distance. In the summer, due to the melting and chipping of glaciers, geometrical shapes, channels and channels, glacial canyons and depressions unimaginable in beauty are created. For this reason, the Lazarev Sea is the most popular among extreme tourists.
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White Sea
In the Nenets language, the sea in the north of Russia is called Serako Yam. In the Scandinavian legends due to the great curvature of the coastline, Bely entered as a sea of snakes.
The uniqueness of the sea is that its shores and winds blowing above the surface have their own names. So, there is a summer and a winter shore. And the north wind is called “siverko”, the south - “noon”, “summer”. The romantic name was given to the northeast wind - "midnight", "seaman".
This is one of the cleanest seas in the world, it is also the most beautiful sea in Russia. There are many small islands in the sea, with a peculiar animal and plant world for the north. The Solovetsky Islands of the White Sea are an object of tourist and spiritual pilgrimage.
From the beginning of Russia, back in the 9th century, Pomors actively walked along the White Sea in their boats, fishing. From here, under Tsar Peter I, the Russian Navy began history.
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Black Sea
From the north we will go south, to another amazing sea of Russia. But, if the White is the purely inland sea of the Russian Federation, then our country shares the Black with other states.
The Black Sea is also located in two parts of the world - Europe and Asia. The second sea in the history of Mankind, which the Greeks began to explore, calling it "Hospitable."
The plant world is also diverse here, with more than 270 species of algae: green and brown multicellular. There are many fish. Among the marine inhabitants there is a poisonous Sea dragon and large ramps dangerous to humans. By the way, there is a very interesting article about cannibalistic fish at most-beauty.
Convenient geographical position made it possible to equip many resort areas on the coast. On most coasts, a mild subtropical climate creates the conditions for creating large recreational areas.
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The Dead Sea
The Inland Sea, located between Israel and Jordan, is also called the Asphalt Sea or in Hebrew Yam ha-malah - “Sea of Salt”.
It is the salty sea in the world. The uniqueness of the reservoir is also in that it is located 430 meters below sea level and is the lowest point on the Earth's surface.
Geographers and historians of ancient times wrote about the "Salt Lake", noting that in heavy waters of the sea you can stay on the surface without even knowing how to swim.
The unusual landscape and healing properties of water attract not only tourists, but also researchers. In the sea and on its shores, scientists count 420 species of plants and more than 103 species of birds.
Naturally, as an unusual place on Earth, many myths and legends are associated with the Dead Sea.
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Andaman Sea
The Indian Ocean got its name from the deity of Anduman, who was revered by the tribes that lived on the islands and in Malaysia.
Located in a colorful corner of the globe, the sea has large tides, up to 7.2 meters. Nature has identified a rich wildlife. In the Andaman Sea there are about 400 species of various fish, including the Irrawaddy dolphin.
Many small and large islands in the Andaman Sea, with clear water off the coast, are a favorite destination for divers.
The bottom is sandy, but a volcanic arc crosses it from north to south. These volcanoes, showing activity, cause large tsunamis. There is a unique, extinct volcano at the bottom.
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Sargasso Sea
The most unusual and mysterious sea among all the seas that exist on planet Earth.
All seas have at least one coast, the Sargasso Sea, is limited only by ocean currents and has no coasts. This place always causes thrill and excitement among sailors. An unusual sea was considered disastrous for ships and their crews. Pirate tales and sea legends tell that the ships got stuck in a thicket of algae, and the currents carry sailors to the depths of the sea.
The beauty and originality of the sea is given by algae, driven here by the currents of the Atlantic Ocean. Algae gives the impression that the surface of the sea is motionless. In fact, the waters of the Sargasso Sea are in constant motion.
The vast expanses of water and green islets of algae attract tourists and make this place one of the most beautiful seas in the world.
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Greenland Sea
This sea, being part of the Arctic Ocean, washes the harsh shores of Greenland and the picturesque rocky coast of Iceland.
In summer, the beauty of the sea is given by numerous drifting ice floes, in winter, a white landscape covered by the ice of the sea, polar bears cross and cross in search of food. Seals are also found on the edges of the ice.
The Greenland Sea is rich in plankton, which attracts whales. Here mainly Greenland whale and beluga whale are found.
Two currents flow in the northern sea: the cold East Greenland and the warm current - Spitsbergen.
Along the edge of the permafrost, researchers find the remains of temporary settlements and the wreckage of boats of ancient Scandinavians. Most likely, on the ice of the Greenland Sea, the Vikings reached the coast of America, the island of Newfoundland.
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Sea of Cosmonauts
Almost all the seas around Antarctica are named after the explorers of the white continent and its coastal waters, but this sea is named after the first Soviet space explorers.
The Sea of Cosmonauts enters the Indian Ocean basin. In summer, there are many drifting ice floes and icebergs, which greatly complicates shipping. In winter, it becomes completely impossible from the fact that the sea is covered with ice.
The sea is quite deep. The continental shelf sinks to a depth of 4,798 meters. This corner of the Earth is also very cold. Air temperature rarely rises above 0 ° C.
A beautiful place of the Sea of Cosmonauts is the Lutz-Holmbukta Bay. In summer, thawed ice water flows into the bay from the Queen Maud Land, such a peculiar Antarctic river. By this fact, the sea differs from similar Antarctic seas.
Three research stations operate on the rocky shores of the Sea of Cosmonauts, Russian, Japanese and Belarusian. The editors of most-beauty.ru would love to visit this place, but it costs a lot of money!
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Red sea
One of the few inland seas on Earth, Red belongs to the Indian Ocean basin. The waters of the sea separate Africa and Asia, and through the man-made Suez Canal connect with the waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
Red is the salty sea of the world ocean and one of the most beautiful corners of the planet. Coral reefs inhabited by exotic representatives of marine fauna cover the bottom of the sea.
The waters of this sea are crystal clear due to the fact that not a single river flows into it. This is the only such sea on Earth. As you know, river waters carry silt and bottom sediments, which pollutes the waters of the seas.
The infrastructure of the coastal territory of the Red Sea contributes to the development of tourism.
The sea in the geological structure gives a lot of information about the structure and stages of the formation of the earth's surface. In the north, during the formation of the continents, the so-called “Afar Triangle” broke away. Over time, the sea has dried up here, but geologists have noticed that this part of the land is gradually sinking and, most likely, the waves will again make noise in this part of the Earth.
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Caribbean
The Caribbean is perhaps one of the most picturesque and unforgettable corners of the Atlantic Ocean.
The islands of the Caribbean became the first land of the American continent that European sailors met. Christopher Columbus, having landed in the Bahamas, was sure that it was the coast of India. In general, the sea is rich in exotic islands: from large ones like Cuba and small ones like Grenada.
It entered the history of Mankind as a pirate sea. According to legend, it is in the Caribbean that there are most pirate treasures.
The Caribbean region has a turbulent geological history. Scientists have discovered that since 1670, 13 earthquakes have occurred in this part of the world. This region is still considered to be seismic hazardous and the possibility of tsunami generation.
The warm climate, tropical vegetation and the peculiar and amazing wildlife of the Caribbean Sea have long been an object of attraction for millions of tourists.
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Mediterranean
The intercontinental Mediterranean Sea itself consists of many seas that are not inferior to their great counterpart in the originality of flora and fauna.
One of the most amazing places on the planet, the Mediterranean Sea rightfully occupies a leading place in the beauty and picturesqueness of its landscapes.
The islands of Crete and Cyprus became the cradles of the birth of European civilizations. In the ancient history of the land of the Mediterranean, together with the Sea of Marmara, the Black Sea, and even the Aral Sea and the Caspian Sea, it entered the Tethys Ocean.
Convenient bays and beaches of the Mediterranean contributed to the development of shipping and tourism. Today, the region occupies a leading position in terms of the number of visits by tourists. The beauty of the sea was admired by ancient thinkers and poets. Do not count the artists who inspired the landscapes of the Mediterranean Sea for writing masterpieces of painting.
The fauna is very diverse, but some species are represented by a small number of populations. There are turtles, white-bellied seals, and fish in the depths of about 550 species.
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Conclusion
Beauty criteria in this world, each determines for himself. So with our list of beautiful seas of the world, every person likes different corners of the globe. Someone is attracted by the white expanses of the northern seas, someone likes to dive in the warm waters of the southern seas. Both those and other seas of the oceans are original and unique, both in beauty and in the representatives of flora and fauna.
The variety of world seas allows you to choose where to go on a trip, to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea or to the ice of the Sea of Cosmonauts. The main thing is that there is a desire and opportunities. The editors of most-beauty are expecting interesting comments from you. Write what beautiful seas of the planet you have visited, and which are planning to visit.