Caribbean waters

Warm turquoise expanse

Caribbean waters refers to the sea surrounding the Caribbean islands, bounded by Central and South America to the south and west, and the Greater and Lesser Antilles to the north and east.

The term evokes warm, clear, turquoise seas known for coral reefs, tropical marine life, and beach tourism.

It appears frequently in travel writing, marine biology, and weather reports tracking hurricanes.

The cruise ship sailed through Caribbean waters for ten days.

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Caribbean watersAntarctic waters

Seas near the South Pole

polar seas · Arctic Ocean · Southern Ocean · frozen seas · icy waters

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Caribbean, waters, water, watery, watered, watering, waterless, waterway, waterways

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G