Gornji Karin: Residents of a picturesque bay on Croatia’s Adriatic coast are advocating for their beloved Karin Sea to be officially recognized as the world’s smallest sea. They believe this designation could boost tourism and enhance environmental protection for the area.
Situated 30 km east of the city of Zadar, the Karin Sea spans approximately six square kilometers. It is home to protected marine species, including dolphins and sea turtles. Locals claim its small size allows a swimmer to cross it in just a few strokes.
Tomo Aracic, head of the Karinska Riviera Tourist Association, plans to apply to Guinness World Records to secure the title for the Karin Sea. Currently, the smallest sea recognized by Guinness is Turkey’s Sea of Marmara, located by Istanbul and connecting the Black Sea to the Aegean Sea via the Bosporus and Dardanelles straits.
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Guinness World Records defines seas as “smaller bodies of water than oceans, but still large water bodies, partly enclosed by land and connected to an ocean.”
The Karin Sea has been labeled as a sea on maps for centuries. “This is the most beautiful sea for me. If we manage to achieve this, it will be wonderful for it to gain recognition,” said local resident Danko Vivodinac.
