Laccadive sea
The edge of the Indian Ocean near the coast of India and the island of Sri Lanka was marked by the Laccadive Sea. In the west, the boundary of the reservoir runs along the Laccadives and Maldives. Addu Atoll is its southern extremity. The sea is connected to the Indian Ocean by a strait of the Eighth degree. The Laccadive Sea is considered deep, since its average depth reaches 2000 m. In the south, the depth is even more significant - up to 4 km. Near the island of Sri Lanka and Hindustan, the seabed has an uneven relief. There are hills and atolls up to 4 m high.In shallow waters, the bottom is covered with sand.
The sea was named after the Laccadive Islands. They are an archipelago of 27 coral reefs and atolls. The largest of them are the islands of Agatti, Kawaratti, Bangaram, Andrott and Kalpeni. The total area of the archipelago is approximately 18 km. sq..
Climatic conditions
The Laccadive Sea map shows the climatic zone in which the water area is located. This is an area dominated by the tropical monsoon climate. Frequent changes in temperature are typical for weather conditions. On the islands, the humidity is 80%. It is very hot here in spring. Summers in the area are hot and long and winters are mild. In the last days of May, the rainy season begins, which lasts until September. On the coldest days, water has a temperature of at least +23 degrees. In June, its temperature is +28 degrees..
Significance of the Laccadive Sea
The reservoir is located away from the main trade sea routes. There is no large-scale fishing here either. Large ports on the coast of the Laccadive Sea: Cochin, Colombo, Mangaluru and others. Local residents catch shellfish and lobsters. Fishing for tuna, horse mackerel, navaga, halibut and sea bass is of great importance..
Since ancient times, there have been colonies of Europeans on the coast, therefore European-style structures are characteristic of the region. The Laccadive Sea has gained worldwide fame for its resorts located in the Maldives. Tourists are attracted by the picturesque coral reefs, which are concentrated near the Laccadives and Maldives. Fans of diving and sea fishing come here.
Coral reefs are home to exotic marine life. Favorable climatic conditions determine the wealth of the underwater world. The fauna of the reservoir is represented by tropical fish, sea turtles. There are many species of seabirds on the islands.
