The Caribbean Sea belongs to the seas of the Atlantic. It is semi-closed and marginal. Its waters from the south and west wash South and Central America. The eastern and northern parts of the sea are bounded by the Greater and Lesser Antilles. The Caribbean Sea is considered the most interesting and beautiful tropical sea. It got its name thanks to the Caribbean - representatives of the Indian tribe who lived in the area before the arrival of Columbus. The second name of this sea is Antiilskoe.
Geographic features
A map of the Caribbean Sea shows that the Panama Canal connects to the Pacific Ocean. The sea is united with the Gulf of Mexico with the help of the Yucatan Strait. The area of this sea is 2, 7 million square meters. km. From the south, it washes the shores of Panama, Colombia and Venezuela. On the west coast, there are states such as Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Mexico, Belize and Guatemala. The North of the Caribbean is Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica and Puerto Rico. The eastern part of the sea is home to the Lesser Antilles. The rugged shores of this reservoir are covered with mountains in some places. Coral reefs can be seen in shallow waters.
Climatic conditions
The Caribbean Sea is located in the tropics. The climate here is shaped by the trade winds. The temperature all year round varies between 23-27 degrees. The weather is influenced by warm ocean currents as well as solar activity. The tides in the Caribbean are low. The idyll of a tropical reservoir is disturbed by frequent storms and hurricanes. The Caribbean Sea is the source of a huge number of hurricanes that pose a threat to the lives of the local population. Hurricanes cause great damage to the inhabitants of the coast and islands, destroying buildings. The ecology of coral reefs is also being disrupted as hurricanes bring in debris, sand and mud.
The coast of the Caribbean Sea is covered with a variety of vegetation. A vibrant life is observed on coral reefs. More than 450 species of fish live in this sea: sharks, sea devils, parrot fish, butterfly fish, etc. Mammals include humpback whales, dolphins and sperm whales. Sardines, lobsters and tuna are of industrial importance. The beauty and richness of marine life attracts divers to the Caribbean. Scuba diving fans from different parts of the world strive here. Swim in the waters of the Caribbean Sea carefully. Sharks such as the Caribbean, gray bull, tiger, sand, reef, long-finned, and others are found here. All of them are dangerous to people.
