Is there anything more relaxing than the sound of breaking waves? You sit in stillness, listening to them clash with the coast.
I have a feeling that sound is healing us, and I believe that most people who live at sea feel the same way.
And I am one of the fortunate few who live at sea.
We heal the spirit with the sound of waves in the winter, and I don't even have to tell you about it in the summer. We appreciate every ray of sunlight that warms us after a refreshing dip in the crystal clear water.
Today I'd like to introduce you to the magnificent Adriatic Sea.
I used some of the pictures in earlier posts, when I took you through the cities and islands I visited.
The Adriatic Sea is one of the world's most popular tourist attractions, and it is fascinating to us not just because it is ours, but also because it is rich, unusual, informative, and fascinating.
The Adriatic Sea is Europe's deepest Mediterranean Sea bay. Its current shape was formed by a 96-meter rise in sea level following the last ice age in the Pleistocene, when valleys and valleys were submerged and hills became elongated islands divided by sea canals. Croatia's Adriatic coast is 1777 kilometers long and covers the majority of the eastern Adriatic coast.
The conclusion is that the Adriatic islands are the remains of old mountains, and the canals that connect them are the remains of former river valleys. During this time, the relief was also influenced by abrasion and shock waves, causing the coastlines to become partially steep.
Jadransko or Adriatic, these are the two names by which the rest of the world is familiar with our sea. Long, long ago, it was known as Mare Hadriaticum in Latin, and these two most renowned names are derived from that term. But those aren't its only names. Vinko Pribojević dubbed it the Illyrian Sea in the 16th century, while Pavao Ritter Vitezović dubbed it the Blue Sea a century later.
Two completely different sides.
On the one hand, our Adriatic Sea is rich in islands - there are over 1250 islands, the majority of which are in Croatia (1185) and Montenegro (48). On the other side, there are no islands in Italian side of Adriatic Sea.
Actors Island
The Croatian Adriatic has 1244 islands, cliffs, and reefs, some of which have "movie stars" among them. Pag, for example, in addition to "acting" in numerous films, documentaries, and reality shows, also staged the Arctic in the series "The Terror" and sunny Spain in the Netflix romantic comedy "Ibiza." That can only be done by a superb actor! :))
The mix of beautiful blue water, craggy white rocks, the aroma of Mediterranean flora, and picturesque tiny villages full of old stone houses is difficult to find elsewhere in the globe. In that regard, we are undeniably biased. How could we not be: our history, culture, and identity are all inextricably linked to the Adriatic. Fortunately, we have witnesses to our own praises for the Adriatic: tens of millions of tourists who visit Adriatic Sea destinations every year but do not live there are testimony to the Adriatic's uniqueness.
The Adriatic Sea's color
The Adriatic's blue color and, as is commonly said, crystal pure sea with a gorgeous coast are attractive draws for many. The lack of rivers that would obscure it, as well as the limestone coast with minimal soil, are the key reasons for this clarity. The sea's transparency increases from north to south (approximately 20 meters) - where it is shallowest, most urbanized, and where the river Po flows (and more than 55 meters). It is higher on the high seas due to the effect of the land. Depending on the substrate, seawater exhibits varying tints of blue. The sandy and gravel bottoms provide a beautiful, almost turquoise color.
Fauna and Flora
The Adriatic Environment as a whole is a low-productivity, oligotrophic sea that is more productive towards the coast and along canals. Low organic production is caused by a lack of nutritional salts in the water, particularly phosphorus and nitrogen. However, due to a variety of particular impacts, the northern Adriatic is regarded as one of the most prolific locations in the Mediterranean. So far, between 6,000 and 7,000 plant and animal species have been discovered in the Adriatic Sea, according to preliminary estimations. Many groups, particularly invertebrates, have received scant attention.
Such a combination of clear blue sea and rocky shore with old stone towns and villages is hard to come by.
The Adriatic Sea shoreline of Croatia is regarded as the cleanest in Europe. At the same time, the Italian coast is primarily polluted (due to pollution transported by the Po River), but this pollution does not have a significant impact on the Croatian coast due to the direction of sea currents.
Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Albania are among the countries whose coastlines adore the Adriatic Sea.
Still...
In July, the journal Science published a report stating that the world's plastic pollution is reaching a tipping point, with scientists warning that by 2050, there would be more plastic debris in the world's oceans than fish.
According to environmental campaigners, plastics account for around 80% of marine litter, and the Mediterranean is one of the most vulnerable locations.
I believe the moment has come for us to get moving and think about our earth. It's our lone home, and we act as if we have a hundred.
In reality, all we need to do is protect our environment, wildlife...
I don't understand how difficult it is to ensure that we don't leave traces in nature, by which I mean waste. We have dumpsters, and in today's world, we even sort rubbish; is it really that difficult to be careful and do things correctly?
We will not be given a second chance.
The photographs were taken in various seasons and locations. I hope I've captured some of the beauty of our Adriatic Sea. However, believe me when I say that the photographs are nothing like what we see with our eyes.
Thank you for your time, I hope you are all well, and I hope to see you again on another occasion with a different topic and location. :))
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Absolutely brilliant and truly awesome captures. How beautiful and amazing our Earth is. Each shot represents vivid beauty of Mother Earth and its wonderful life.
Thank you sooo much. I'm so happy and grateful for your comment. So excited that you like my captures. Our Earth is indeed amazing and beautiful. Thank you for stopping by. ❤️
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Absolutely GORGEOUS shots! Really well done. It's impossible to pick my favorite photo from this selection. Wonderfully made post! Thanks for sharing the beauty with us!
Awww, thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so happy you've enjoyed my photos and post! It really means a lot. ❤️
=) Keep up the great work!!
Thank you so much! ❤️
I have been fortunate enough to live by several different seas and oceans but the Adriatic Sea has a special place in my heart as it was the first sea I have seen in my life, I will always remember that moment in Split many many years ago ;) Thanks for this beautiful tribute to this sea, I really enjoyed it :) So many amazing photos here... My pleasure to feature this post in my next upvote giveaway for better visibility. Keep up the great work.
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Oh, you are so lucky that you have been able to live by several seas and oceans. I feel a bit jealous. :D Thank you, as always for your amazing comment, and of course thank you for featuring my post in your next upvote giveaway. I'm truly honoured! People like you are the reason I love to share my adventures, I greatly appreciate when people leave a feedback, be it good or bad. I love this community. Have a nice day.
Thank you very much, always nice to hear that my work here on Hive motivates someone :) Have a nice day too.
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turqoise water is always amazing.. your picturs are really high quality:) thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much. I appreciate your comments. I'm grateful for your support, always. Thank you. ❤️
Ufff WOW! Blessed is the sight. 😇😇😇 You are so lucky to be able to capture it all. Such serene beauty is worth the visit and capture. 😍😍😍
I know right. Sea really gives you some serenity and peace. It's really good to live at place like Croatia to see all that beauty. Thank you for your kind words. ❤️❤️
Wow! Hoping I could visit this place soon. It’s just breathtaking and amazing! Thank you for sharing this gift.
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LOve your post, it remindes me of Greece. I've never been to Croatioa before, Only Greece. But soon enough I'll visit it. LOve love love all your photos. Seems like a dream the whole landscape!
Ohh how I wish to be there (in 4 5 months) when the sun in up high :)))
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