What are 5 interesting facts about the Caribbean sea?

Facts you may not know about the Caribbean Sea
  • It's technically part of the Atlantic Ocean. ...
  • It takes its name from the natives who lived there. ...
  • 9% of the world's coral reefs are in the Caribbean Sea. ...
  • It's home to diverse flora and fauna. ...
  • It includes over 7,000 islands. ...
  • Temperatures stay around 81 F (27 C) all year.




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The Caribbean is one region, and in many ways, one united community, but with myriad vibrant, individual cultures. Each island has its own historical influences, resulting in different traditions, cuisine, cocktails, festivals, and music.

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Not to be confused with the Dominican Republic, Dominica is one of the most unique Caribbean islands. Nicknamed “The nature island of the Caribbean”, the thrills are loggerhead turtles, whales, hot springs, boiling lakes, mountains, waterfalls, and black sand beaches.

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This MODIS image of blue water in the Caribbean Sea looks blue because the sunlight is scattered by the water molecules. Near the Bahama Islands, the lighter aqua colors are shallow water where the sunlight is reflecting off of the sand and reefs near the surface.

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Swim only within the designated area Many Caribbean beaches have no lifeguards, and the swim areas are marked to prevent people from entering dangerous areas. Dangerous areas could include sharp rocks, sudden undertows, rip currents, or harmful sea creatures.

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Bahamas facts
  • OFFICIAL NAME: Commonwealth of the Bahamas.
  • FORM OF GOVERNMENT: Constitutional parliamentary democracy.
  • CAPITAL: Nassau.
  • POPULATION: 374,000.
  • OFFICIAL LANGUAGES: English, Creole.
  • MONEY: Bahamian dollar.
  • AREA: 13,939 square kilometers.


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