The waters of the Atlantic (66 m), Indian (50 m) and Pacific (62 m) oceans are considered the most transparent. The seas included in their composition are distinguished by the natural purity of the waters. But human activities exert their influence 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 of transparency, Andaman Sea. It is part of the Indian Ocean and is located between the peninsulas of Malacca and Indochina. 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. Here is concentrated one of the richest underwater worlds, which has over 400 species of fish alone. Among the marine representatives living here, you can meet the Irrawaddy dolphins, flying and reef fish, dugong, sailboats, etc.
9. Philippine Sea
Philippine Sea ranks ninth among the cleanest. It is part of the Pacific Ocean. After Sargassovo it is the second largest sea on the planet with a total area of 5726 thousand. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that the sea does not have clear land boundaries, like Sargassovo. It washes the coast of the Japanese islands, the Philippine, as well as the shores of the island of Taiwan. It differs in relatively low salinity. The Philippine Sea is rich in living fauna. Whales live here, which is why fishing and whaling are developed here.
8. The Arabian Sea
In eighth place among the cleanest seas of the world is Arabian. It is part of the Indian Ocean. The total occupied area is about 4 thousand kilometers, and the maximum depth is about 6 thousand meters. The most transparent waters are located off the coast of the Maldives and the uninhabited island of Astola, which is one of the most popular in the direction of ecotourism. The waters of the Arabian Sea are very warm year-round: in summer, the average temperature is +27, in winter it does not fall below +22 degrees. The mariners of Arabia were known under several names: Omani, Persian, Green, Sindhu, etc.
7. The 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 “Serpent's Bay”. The total occupied area of “white” waters is more than 90 thousand 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 six months, the sea is shackled by glaciers up to 1.5 meters thick.
6. The Mediterranean Sea
Mediterranean ranks sixth in the list of the cleanest seas in the world. It is part of the Atlantic Ocean. The cleanliness 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 are adjacent to Spain and Italy, they are very polluted. Spain was fined for non-compliance with environmental standards, 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.
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 among tourists because of the crystal clear waters of the coast and the landscaping of beautiful sandy beaches. Many of Crete's beaches have been awarded the Blue Flag of Europe for their clean sea.
4. The 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 saline, as well as the warmest. 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 an appropriate shade. The underwater world is rich and beautiful, which attracts tourists here every year. Incredible coral reefs attract a huge number of fish. Under water, 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.
3. Sargasso Sea
Opens the top three of the cleanest Sargasso Sea. Its uniqueness lies not only in transparency, but also in the absence of clear borders without coasts. The total area of water occupied is about 7 million kilometers, 6 of which are covered with Sargassum algae (hence the name Sargassovo). Unlike the next representative of the rating, there is a rather rich marine fauna: various representatives of the fish family, sea turtles, crabs, etc. The water here is very warm, and does not fall in the winter season below +26 degrees. The maximum recorded depth in Sargassovo is 7 thousand. The sea was opened by Christopher Columbus, who referred to it as “a can with algae”. Every year the environmental situation in these waters is deteriorating, which soon threatens with severe pollution.
2. Dead Sea
The Dead Sea It is not only the cleanest, but also the most salty. Due to this, its “sterility” is ensured. It is located between Jordan and Israel. Its total area is 810 square meters. There is no marine fauna. Even bacteria cannot exist here. It is impossible to drown in the waters of the dead sea due to its high density. Many tourists come here every year, as dead waters have amazing healing properties.
1. The Weddell Sea
Tops the rating Weddell Sea with the purest salt water. Weddella's transparency is 79 meters in depth, which is significantly greater than that of other seas. Only distilled water is more transparent. Its area is 2920 thousand meters, the maximum depth is 6 thousand. In addition, Weddell is considered one of the coldest seas in the world. Almost all year round, it is fettered by Antarctic glaciers of two meters thick. Winter water temperature here reaches a mark of -2 degrees. The sea was discovered in 1823 by the expedition of J. Weddell, in whose honor it was named.