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General
information
The part of the Adriatic Sea belonging to the Republic
of Croatia ranges from Prevlaka in the south to cape Savudrija in the
west, embracing all islands, islets and cliffs along the coast, including
the archipelago of Palagruza. No other areas in Europe possesses such
unique opportunities for cruising, whether with motor boats, speedboats
or sailboats. The breathtaking scenery of more than a thousand dazzling
islands along the Croatian coast, combined with the unpolluted crystal
clear sea, will satisfy even the most demanding nautical enthusiasts.
For those interested in exploring the magic's of
the underwater world we included a special section about diving opportunities
in and around Dubrovnik. Croatia has long been proud over its picturesque
beaches and marinas. The recognition regarding the quality of sea water
and other ecological parameters came when beaches and marinas across the
Croatian coast begun receiving the Blue Flag reward. The Blue Flag is
an exclusive eco-label awarded beaches and in countries across Europe.
The Blue Flag Campaign is owned and run by the independent nonprofit organization
Foundation for Environmental Education in Europe (FEEE). It symbolizes
high environmental standards as well as good sanitary and safety facilities
at the beach/marina.
In the year 1999 ACI marina Dubrovnik along with five
other ACI marinas was awarded the "European Blue Flag", an environmental
award, given to communities that make a special effort to keep their beaches
and marinas clean and manage them with consideration for the local environment.
The marina has been nominated for the same award in the year 2000.
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Adriatic Sea - general oceanographic
and hydrographic data
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Depths
The Croatian part of the Adriatic Sea is at its
shallowest in Istria, where depth seldom exceeds 50 meters. From
Pula in the north, the seabed drops gently, creating a long, narrow
valley, extending from Zirje towards Italy, called Jabucka kotlina.
The largest depth there is about 240 meters. From Jabucka kotlina,
the bottom rises to the volcanic island of Palagruza, where the
biggest depth is around 130 meters. Towards the south, the bottom
abysses towards the Juznojadranska dolina, where the biggest measured
depth is around 1,300 meters. The appearance of the underwater relief
is the consequence of tectonic movements, abrasion or erosion which
were and are active since several million years ago created an amazing
underwater relief, a paradise for many divers and snorkelers.
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Sea Temperature
Surface temperatures of the Adriatic Sea vary,
depending on the period of the year and the weather. During winter,
the sea is the coldest, with surface temperatures of around 7C.
During Spring, the sea becomes warmer and the surface temperature
can rise up to 18C. In summer, the surface of the sea reaches its
highest temperatures, from 25C in the southern Adriatic to 27C in
Istria. Swimmers will observe thermoclines, parts of the water column
that are of the same temperature. The thermocline is most evident
during summer, and, . In the summer, we can notice the first thermocline
at the depth of 3 to 5 meters, the next one is at about 12 meters,
and yet another one at 18 meters, while below 30 meters the temperature
is mostly constant throughout the year. In the winter, the isothermal
process arises, i.e. equaling of the temperature throughout the
water column.
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Sea Currents
Sea currents are influenced by winds, differences
in pressure, temperature, and the differences in salinity. Depending
on the direction, they can be horizontal or vertical. There are
also bottom currents, which appear as the consequence of the moving
of water from warmer areas to colder ones, during which the surface
layer gets cold and descends towards the seabed. The speed of currents
is influenced by the geographical properties of a specific area
and time periods. The average speed is about 0.5 knots, with maximum
speeds of around 4 knots in certain areas.
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Sea salinity
Salinity is the total quantity of salt dissolved in one kilogram
of sea, usually expressed in grams and as the per millage. The salinity
of the Adriatic Sea is 38.30 per mill averagely, meaning that there
is 38.30 g of salt dissolved in 1 kg of water. In the northern parts,
the salinity is somewhat lower than in the middle and south because
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Tides
In the Adriatic, relatively small amplitudes of high and low tides
are observed. In the southern parts, the difference is rarely above
some 30-40 centimeters, the northern part showing bigger amplitudes,
as much as 1 meter in Istria and the Gulf of Trieste. A strong sirocco
can produce high tides in some narrow channels and bays. This phenomena
is mostly characteristic for bays of the southern Adriatic because
this wind blows for longer periods, pushing large amounts of water
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Waves
Waves occur primarily under the influence of winds. The bigger
the reach, i.e. the surface across which the wind blows, the higher
the waves will develop. Their strength depends on the configuration
and the exposure of the coast. In that way, mixing of the surface
layer with water from the deep is enabled, and the interaction between
the atmosphere and the sea. We distinguish the crest and the trough
of a wave. The length of the wave is the distance between two troughs.
Most often, heights of waves in the Adriatic are between 0.5 and
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To all
dear sailors and those who wish to try and learn this fantastic
sport, together with guests interested in excursions and trips by
boat:
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