Hi I'm Jacqui and I absolutely love the clear, turquoise blue waters of the Bahamas. I was wondering why the water is so crystal clear compared to other islands in the Caribbean. One reason for this is attributed to the shallow waters surrounding the islands. In fact, the word Bahamas comes from the Spanish phrase “Baja Mar,” which means shallow ocean.
The blue color of the ocean comes from the absorption of red and green light wavelengths by the water. The blue is reflected to be received by your eyes and the light blue is a response to sunlight reflecting off the powdery white sand.
The depth of the water can be guaged by the lightness or darkness of the blue waters. AMAZING!
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