The Samar Sea belongs to the Pacific Ocean. It is located next to the Philippine Archipelago (southeast Asia) and is small in size. The Samar Sea Map displays the islands that surround it: Leyte, Samar, Masbate and Luzon. The coastline is indented, so the sea has many bays and bays. The coastal area is ideal for relaxation, as there are many excellent sandy beaches.
The islands of the sea are of volcanic origin. The Pacific Ring of Fire includes the Philippine Islands. Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes often occur here. In addition, the islands are heavily affected by tropical hurricanes and typhoons. The Philippines is the country most affected by natural disasters. At the same time, the nature of the islands is recovering very quickly. The large island of Luzon is a place where 20 active volcanoes are located at once. The most significant of these is Pinatubo. Its eruption in 1991 killed more than 870 people.
Climate conditions
The inter-island reservoir is located in the tropics. Coastal waters have a stable temperature of about +25 degrees. The salinity of the water is 34 ppm. The sea is characterized by daily tides that do not exceed 2 m. The coast of the Samar Sea is lush tropical forests and beautiful beaches. About 40% of the Philippines is forested. Exotic nature attracts tourists from all over the world to the shores of this sea. The monsoon tropical climate is characterized by constant warm and humid weather. The area is often subject to sudden, heavy and prolonged showers. The Philippine Islands receive more than 2000 mm of precipitation annually. The average annual air temperature is +27 degrees.
Features of the sea Samar
The reservoir was named after the island of the same name Samar (“dissected”). If you look closely at the map of the island, you can see that it is crossed by numerous rivers flowing into the sea. Currently, this region is one of the most environmentally friendly on the planet. Many rare fish have been found in the coastal waters. In the Samar Sea, fishing is under strict environmental control. Experts are keen to preserve some species of exotic marine life. There are many coral reefs in the coastal area. There are at least 300 species of coral distinguished here. The aquatic world is represented by dolphins, seabirds, whale sharks, turtles, etc. A variety of fish and shellfish are found near the islands.
