Why is Greek sea so salty?
Why is Greek sea so salty? In fact, salinity in a specific part of the ocean also depends on the runoff from rivers. The Mediterranean Sea and Sargasso Sea, as mentioned above, have high salinity because evaporation is great and freshwater runoff is low.
Why is the water in Greece so blue?
This glorious blue colour is due partly to the reflection of the blue skies and partly to the fact that the sea does not contain large quantities of solid matter such as plankton, mud and dust floating in the water. The way in which the Greek Sea sparkles is like no other the world over.
Do sharks swim in Greek waters?
Despite its rich mythology featuring sea monsters, Greece isn't typically the first place to come to mind as a hotspot for shark encounters. However, these magnificent marine creatures do inhabit the waters surrounding this Mediterranean nation.
Is Greek sea safe to swim?
For the most part, the beaches of Greece are safe. Shark attacks are unheard of, and tides are barely perceptible throughout the country (with few exceptions). But, perhaps it's this perception of being in a very safe place that leads to swimmer's getting in trouble.
Where is the clearest water in the world?
The Weddell Sea has been claimed by scientists to have the clearest waters of any ocean in the world. Described by a historian as “the most wretched and dismal region on earth”, due to the flash freezes that caught Shackleton's ship, its clarity is only belied by the sheer depth of the ocean below.