Among all the seas in the Pacific basin, the Philippine Sea can be distinguished, bordering in the north with three islands: the Japanese, the Philippine and the island of Taiwan.
Geographical position
From the eastern side, the sea is washed by the islands of Ogasawar, Izu, Mariansky and Kazan. Closer to the southeast, the sea borders the islands of Yap and Palau. Thanks to a number of neighboring islands, the sea has acquired an interesting shape in the form of a rhombus. This is the largest sea in the world, located at the edge of the world. This is a true paradise for lovers of unknown nature. The rich underwater world, clear water, sandy beaches, waterfalls, caves will leave an unforgettable experience. The water temperature here does not change significantly. At different times of the year, it fluctuates around 23-29 ° C. Water salinity averages about 34.5%. If we take into account the northern part, then here is 34.3%, and in the southern 35.1%.
Brief information about the sea
During World War II, the Philippine Sea witnessed various battles that took place between Japan and the United States. For example, an assault force landed on the shores of the Mariana Islands through this sea . For every tourist, scientist, student, this place is very attractive and can cause great interest, because there were a lot of different outstanding historical events. In addition, it is in this sea that the deepest point in the world is located. If you study all the details of this place, you can understand how rich it is. Do not forget about the tourists who come all year round to the resorts of the Philippine Sea. If you dive into the depths of the sea, you can see the sunken ships of the war. Such excursions attract divers from all over the world. The thing is that at all times of the year the water temperature is favorable for swimming. The water here is crystal clear, and therefore no obstacles will arise for scuba divers and underwater photographers. The area occupied by the sea is almost 6 million square kilometers, and the volume is 23.5 thousand cubic kilometers. Thus, the Philippine Sea, the average depth of which is 4 km., And the maximum elevation drops to 11 km in the Mariana Trench , can rightfully be considered one of the most exotic seas. This is due to the presence at the bottom of a huge number of depressions. Ranges rise to the surface of the water from the bottom, which reach about 2.5 km in length. In addition, in some places you can see huge volcanoes, almost 3 km high. However, due to the great depth of the sea, not many reach the surface.
Climate of the Philippine Sea
The weather conditions of the Philippine Sea are affected by the action of four climatic zones - tropical, subtropical, equatorial, subequatorial. Due to the influence of the North-Passat warm current, the climate at sea is kept mild and warm. The Philippine Sea warms up to an average of 27 degrees, in the northern part of the thermometer drops to 15 degrees. Salinity of water on average ranges from 34-35 ppm.
The pioneer who visited the Philippine Sea in the 16th century was the navigator Fernan Magellan. Since then, the sea has played an important role in the development of trade relations between local residents and neighboring countries. Today, most of the islands, except the Philippine and Mariana Islands, are part of Japan. These islands are real tourist centers. However, more recently, about 30 years ago, only courageous enthusiasts decided to visit the islands. And all because there was a difficult political situation, and besides, the tourist infrastructure was not developed.
Underwater world
Today, the Philippine Sea, where there are more than seven thousand islands nearby, is famous for its famous resorts, where tourists from all over the world gather. Tourists who plunged to the bottom of the sea with scuba diving are given the opportunity to get acquainted with the unique representatives of the deep sea. Back in the middle of the last century, when studying the seabed at a depth of more than 6000 m, it turned out that there are living creatures in the form of worms, mollusks. But it is not necessary to be extreme and dive so deep. The underwater world of the coastal territory is as rich and diverse as the depths. There are many turtles, octopuses, all kinds of fish. Thus, fishing and processing of fish is the main industry of the local population.
The adjacent island of Okinawa
However, not only about such an object as the Philippine Sea, interesting facts are known. There is a Japanese island of Okinawa. Its area is small, but its main feature is that all who live there are long-livers. Okinawa's population is about 500 people. But all of them are more than a century old. Despite their impressive age, these people look quite young, energetic, lead an active lifestyle, help the island's social development, and, of course, attract tourists here.
For those who wish to visit the Philippine Sea, it is worth noting that the favorable period for relaxation begins in late autumn and lasts until mid-spring. Since the rest of the six months on the islands it rains almost all the time, and the rest risks being spoiled.