Most often, the name of the sea is associated with the shadow of its water. But then why are there the White and Yellow Seas? Does the water in them really have such shades?
An iXBT.com user says the Yellow Sea is located in the eastern part of Asia. A river with a lot of silt flows into this sea – this is the Yellow River. Therefore, the water in the sea really has a yellowish tint.
The Red Sea is considered the saltiest in the world and is located in the Indian Ocean. Experts have several conjectures as to why it received such a name. The first – perhaps this is due to the growth of Eritrean algae in this sea, which can color the water in a reddish hue. Secondly, there is a possibility that the shore of this reservoir was formed by red colored mineral rocks. Third – by the color that indicates the location: the sea is in the south, and the Arabs painted it red.
The White Sea is located next to the Arctic Ocean. It has a lot of ice and the white sky is reflected in the water. Therefore, the reservoir itself appears white. Another version says that the name of the sea is a place name meaning “clean, bright.”
Black Sea has changed its name many times. It is believed to be called black because of one of three reasons: dark underside, location (some people associate north with black), dark waters in a storm.
Source: Ferra
